Seizures and Teens: Sorting Out Seizures.

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  • Author(s): Devinsky, Orrin
  • Source:
    Exceptional Parent. Jul2006, Vol. 36 Issue 7, p70-72. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SPASMS; EPILEPSY in adolescence; DISEASES in teenagers; DIAGNOSTIC errors; NOSOLOGY
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the challenges of sorting seizures in adolescent patients. Misdiagnosis of the condition is more common than one might imagine. Some common diseases mistaken for epilepsy include migraines and sleep disturbances. Seizures are classified into primary generalized seizures and partial seizures. During a seizure, observations can be made, including facial expression and muscle tone of the patient.