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Teenager. Seizures. EKG Shows Mild Pulmonary Hypertension, Hyperinflated Lungs. Help

My 15 y/o male adopted son suddenly have szeisures when running a month ago. Emerg room EKG normal Echo has a mild pulmonary hypertensiom, CXR shows a hyperinflated lungs. One week later has szeisures again CT brain its normal and give Keppra 250 mgs bid. Sleep studies normal and seizires continues!! Wh can i do. Im desesperated
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.



It is not uncommon for CT scan of brain to be normal in cases of epilepsy. However, the detailed evaluation of your son should include MRI Brain-epilepsy protocol and electroencephalogram (EEG).



At present, he is on low dose keppra and the dose may be increased in consultation with his doctor for better seizure control.



Please get back if you require any additional information.



Best wishes,



Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Senior Consultant Neurologist

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,

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Teenager. Seizures. EKG Shows Mild Pulmonary Hypertension, Hyperinflated Lungs. Help

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is not uncommon for CT scan of brain to be normal in cases of epilepsy. However, the detailed evaluation of your son should include MRI Brain-epilepsy protocol and electroencephalogram (EEG). At present, he is on low dose keppra and the dose may be increased in consultation with his doctor for better seizure control. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com