What is Genetic reflex epilepsy?

What is Genetic reflex epilepsy?

• Genetic reflex epilepsy: A genetic condition where certain lights (e.g. tv), sounds, music, movements and reading can trigger a seizure.

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Genetic reflex epilepsy as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

Genetic reflex epilepsy: Introduction

Types of Genetic reflex epilepsy:

Broader types of Genetic reflex epilepsy:

• Genetic conditions
• Nervous system conditions
• Seizure conditions
• Brain conditions
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What causes Genetic reflex epilepsy?

Causes of Genetic reflex epilepsy: see causes of Genetic reflex epilepsy

What are the symptoms of Genetic reflex epilepsy?

Symptoms of Genetic reflex epilepsy: see symptoms of Genetic reflex epilepsy

Genetic reflex epilepsy: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Genetic reflex epilepsy.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Genetic reflex epilepsy.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Genetic reflex epilepsy: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Genetic reflex epilepsy.
Treatments for Genetic reflex epilepsy: see treatments for Genetic reflex epilepsy
Research for Genetic reflex epilepsy: see research for Genetic reflex epilepsy

Name of Genetic reflex epilepsy

Main name of condition: Genetic reflex epilepsy

Genetic reflex epilepsy: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Genetic reflex epilepsy:

• Genetic disorder
• Seizures

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