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Suggest Medication For Epilepsy
my son aged 11 years studying in 6th standard showed a sign of
epilepsy during his maths test on 04.03.2011. previously on 01.03
i had scolded him a lot for his poor performance in maths test.
When consulted doctor suggested for EEG test and the result is s
shown below. I am very much worried as i believe that i am
responsible for this. Please advise the further course of treatment
ELECTRO - ENCEPHALOGRAPH REPORT
Age: 11 yrs
Date of EEG : 07.03.11
FACTUAL REPORT
Mechanical calibration and biological standardisation - correct.
Background activity while awake consists of 10-11 Hz alpha rhythm which is bilaterally symmetrical, posteriorly dominant and attenuated by eye opening.
There is no focal slowing.
A few generalized sharp waves and spikes are seen.
On Photic stimulation and Hyperventilation no abnormality is brought out.
IMPRESSION:
Abnormal record showing a few generalized epileptiform discharges during sleep.
sd/-
For Dr.P.H.Abdul Majeed MD, DM(Neuro)
Neurologist.
epilepsy during his maths test on 04.03.2011. previously on 01.03
i had scolded him a lot for his poor performance in maths test.
When consulted doctor suggested for EEG test and the result is s
shown below. I am very much worried as i believe that i am
responsible for this. Please advise the further course of treatment
ELECTRO - ENCEPHALOGRAPH REPORT
Age: 11 yrs
Date of EEG : 07.03.11
FACTUAL REPORT
Mechanical calibration and biological standardisation - correct.
Background activity while awake consists of 10-11 Hz alpha rhythm which is bilaterally symmetrical, posteriorly dominant and attenuated by eye opening.
There is no focal slowing.
A few generalized sharp waves and spikes are seen.
On Photic stimulation and Hyperventilation no abnormality is brought out.
IMPRESSION:
Abnormal record showing a few generalized epileptiform discharges during sleep.
sd/-
For Dr.P.H.Abdul Majeed MD, DM(Neuro)
Neurologist.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
I read your story and the EEG query carefully.
The EEG report supports the diagnose of epilepsy suggested by that episode. That is no cause for panic as there are many drugs at disposal of modern medicine to prevent further seizures from happening. There are patients who are free of seizures under treatment and since he is only 11 there is the chance that growing up he might be free of seizures.
Regarding you scolding your son though, you should not worry about that, it has not been at the origin of the seizure, rest assured. The causes for seizures could be many, brain imaging with MRI is advised, often, especially in children, no specific cause is identified.
I hope to have been of help.
The EEG report supports the diagnose of epilepsy suggested by that episode. That is no cause for panic as there are many drugs at disposal of modern medicine to prevent further seizures from happening. There are patients who are free of seizures under treatment and since he is only 11 there is the chance that growing up he might be free of seizures.
Regarding you scolding your son though, you should not worry about that, it has not been at the origin of the seizure, rest assured. The causes for seizures could be many, brain imaging with MRI is advised, often, especially in children, no specific cause is identified.
I hope to have been of help.
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