Neurological Conditions
Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.822 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मिर्गी की ऐंठन · தமிழ்: வலிப்பு பிடிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ ಸೆಳೆತ · తెలుగు: మూర్ఛ తిమ్మిళ్ళు · বাংলা: মৃগী খিঁচুনি · मराठी: मिरगी उबळ · ગુજરાતી: વાઈ રોગના આંચકા
About this condition
Epileptic spasms without status epilepticus are brief seizures that occur in clusters, most commonly in infants between 3-12 months. These appear as sudden head drops, arm extensions, or body contractions lasting 1-2 seconds each. Early diagnosis and treatment by a pediatric neurologist are crucial to prevent developmental problems.
Common symptoms
brief body jerks
infant spasms
head dropping
arms extending suddenly
cluster seizures
developmental delays
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours or immediately if spasms are frequent
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मिर्गी की ऐंठन · शिशु झटके · सिर झुकना · हाथ अचानक फैलना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வலிப்பு பிடிப்பு · குழந்தை தசை இழுப்பு · தலை கீழே விழுதல் · கைகள் திடீர் நீட்சி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ ಸೆಳೆತ · ಶಿಶು ದೇಹ ಕುಗ್ಗುವಿಕೆ · ತಲೆ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಬೀಳುವುದು · ಕೈಗಳು ಹಠಾತ್ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మూర్ఛ తిమ్మిళ్ళు · శిశు శరీర కుదుపులు · తల క్రిందికి పడటం · చేతులు అకస్మాత్తుగా విస్తరించడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মৃগী খিঁচুনি · শিশুর শরীর ঝাঁকুনি · মাথা নিচে পড়া · হাত হঠাৎ প্রসারিত হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मिरगी उबळ · बालकांचे शरीर हादरणे · डोके खाली पडणे · हात अचानक पसरणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વાઈ રોગના આંચકા · શિશુ શરીરમાં ધ્રુજારી · માથું નીચે પડવું · હાથ અચાનક ફેલાવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
brief body jerks, infant spasms, head dropping, arms extending suddenly, cluster seizures, developmental delays.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours or immediately if spasms are frequent
Is Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours or immediately if spasms are frequent.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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