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Gelastic epilepsy is a very rare syndrome that affects 1 out of every 1,000 children with epilepsy and is slightly more common in boys than girls. The syndrome takes its name from the Greek word, gelastikos, which means laughter because seizures will often start with unexplained laughter. The laughter is often described as being hollow…

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GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the brains metabolism by inhibiting the flow of glucose from the blood into the brain. GLUT1 is the protein that’s responsible for ensuring that the brain receives adequate glucose, which is the main source of fuel for the brain. A lack of glucose can lead to…

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This rare form of epilepsy is slightly more prevalent in males than in females. Epilepsy with myoclonic absences is a syndrome that has no known cause, however, it’s believed that it is likely genetic as 25 out of 100 children with this particular syndrome also have a relative who also has epilepsy. Myoclonic absences are…

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ESESS is a particularly rare epilepsy syndrome that develops in mid-childhood, around 4-5 years and normally affects children who already have epilepsy. It accounts for just 0.2% - 0.5% of childhood epilepsy syndromes and it’s slightly more common in males than females (62%). The cause of this syndrome is still currently unknown. What are the…

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This particular syndrome will usually begin very early in the newborn period, normally before 2 to 3 months of age. The underlying cause of early myoclonic encephalopathy is often a metabolic disorder known as nonketotic hyperglycinemia, however, it can also be caused by brain malformations and neurogenetic disorders.   Symptoms Seizures can vary with this…

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Startle epilepsy (or startle-induced seizures) is a type of reflex epilepsy whereby a seizure is caused by a sudden and unexpected stimulus. This could be a wide variety of things, and it often varies from person to person. Some people with epilepsy may be particularly sensitive to one type of stimulus. Startle epilepsy is very…

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