Benign Rolandic Seizure- Symptoms diagnosis and treatment
Rolandic seizures, also known as benign epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes or benign rolandic epilepsy, are a type of seizure disorder that typically affects children between the ages of 3 and 13 years old.
Clinical symptoms
These seizures are characterized by brief, involuntary muscle movements or twitching, typically affecting the face, tongue, and throat. They may also cause a sensation of numbness or tingling in the face, and sometimes speech may be affected.
Rolandic seizures usually occur during sleep and typically last for less than a minute. They are not usually associated with loss of consciousness or major cognitive impairment, although some children may experience brief confusion or difficulty speaking after a seizure.
The cause of Rolandic seizures is not fully understood, but they are believed to be related to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Diagnosis:
Typical EEG showing centrotemporal spikes.
Treatment
Treatment typically involves medication to control seizures, although in many cases, the seizures may stop on their own as the child gets older. Children with Rolandic seizures may also benefit from regular neurological monitoring and educational support to manage any academic or social difficulties that may arise.
Frequently asked questions
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