Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1: A condition characterized by clusters of seizures usually during the first days of life. The seizures are harmless and tend to resolve spontaneously during the first year though many cases resolve by 6 weeks of age. The seizures are not necessary associated with fevers but they can be. There are various subtypes of the condition, each with a different origin of the genetic defect. Type 1 is linked to a genetic defect on chromosome 20q13.3. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1 is available below.
Read more about symptoms of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1
Home medical testing related to Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1:
Review possible medical complications related to Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1:
Read more about causes of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1
More information about causes of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1:
Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:
Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases, because it may cause only mild or even absent symptoms....read more »
Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease, it...read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed (it can, of course, also fail to be...read more »
Rare type of breast cancer without a lump: There is a less common form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. Its symptoms can...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure. The "cuff" around the arm to measure blood...read more »
Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis....read more »
MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked....read more »
Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or dementia (such as ...read more »
Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion syndrome...read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children. See misdiagnosis of...read more »
Undiagnosed celiac disease in pregnancy harms fetus: The failure to diagnose the common but less known digestive disease celiac disease (see ...read more »
Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of Vitamin B12...read more »
Misdiagnosed weight-related causes of infertility: A woman's weight status can affect her level of fertility. Although obesity or overweight can in themselves reduce fertility, there are other weight-related or associated medical...read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1
Research related physicians and medical specialists:
Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:
Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1:
Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »
Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:
Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:
More Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1 animations & videos
Prognosis for Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1: The condition is benign with most cases resolving within a couple of months. Psychomotor development is normal but the condition does carry and increased risk of seizures later in life.
More about prognosis of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1
Types of Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1
Read about other experiences, ask a question about Epilepsy, Benign Neonatal, 1, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2011 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved. Last Update: 7 May, 2013 (2:13)
