Neurological Conditions
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.B09 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: किशोर मिर्गी · தமிழ்: இளம் வயது வலிப்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಯುವ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · తెలుగు: యువ మూర్ఛ వ్యాధి · বাংলা: কিশোর মৃগীরোগ · मराठी: किशोर मिरगी · ગુજરાતી: કિશોર મરકી
About this condition
This is a common form of epilepsy beginning in teenage years, characterized by sudden brief muscle jerks particularly affecting the arms, often happening shortly after waking up in the morning. While manageable with proper medication, it requires regular medical supervision.
Common symptoms
sudden muscle jerks
jerking of arms in morning
brief twitches
dropping things
seizures after waking up
body jerks
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours for proper management
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | किशोर मिर्गी · सुबह हाथ झटकना · मायोक्लोनिक मिर्गी · अचानक झटका |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இளம் வயது வலிப்பு நோய் · காலை தசை நடுக்கம் · திடீர் தசை இழுப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಯುವ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಕೈ ನಡುಕ · ಹಠಾತ್ ಸ್ನಾಯು ಸೆಳೆತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | యువ మూర్ఛ వ్యాధి · ఉదయం చేతులు కుదుపు · ఆకస్మిక కండరాల కుదుపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কিশোর মৃগীরোগ · সকালে হাত ঝাঁকুনি · হঠাৎ মাংসপেশি সংকোচন |
| Marathi (मराठी) | किशोर मिरगी · सकाळी हात थरथरणे · अचानक स्नायू हलणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કિશોર મરકી · સવારે હાથ ધ્રુજવા · અચાનક સ્નાયુ ખેંચાણ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
sudden muscle jerks, jerking of arms in morning, brief twitches, dropping things, seizures after waking up, body jerks.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours for proper management
Is Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours for proper management.
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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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