Neurological Conditions
KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Emergency
ICD-10: G40.841 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नवजात मिर्गी · தமிழ்: புதிதாய் பிறந்த வலிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನವಜಾತ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · తెలుగు: నవజాత మూర్ఛ · বাংলা: নবজাতক মৃগী · मराठी: नवजात अपस्मार · ગુજરાતી: નવજાત મરકી
About this condition
A genetic form of epilepsy caused by KCNQ2 gene mutation, typically appearing in newborns or infants with repeated seizures. The seizures are currently responding to medication, but the baby has entered a dangerous continuous seizure state requiring emergency care. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical for reducing long-term developmental impact.
Common symptoms
infant seizures
newborn convulsions
stiffening of body
developmental delay
feeding difficulties
abnormal movements
When to see a doctor: immediately - requires urgent medical evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नवजात मिर्गी · शिशु दौरे · केसीएनक्यू2 मिर्गी · जन्मजात दौरे |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | புதிதாய் பிறந்த வலிப்பு · குழந்தை வலிப்பு · மரபணு வலிப்பு · பிறவி வலிப்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನವಜಾತ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಶಿಶು ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಜೆನೆಟಿಕ್ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಜನ್ಮ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నవజాత మూర్ఛ · శిశువు మూర్ఛ · జన్యుపరమైన మూర్ఛ · జననం మూర్ఛ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নবজাতক মৃগী · শিশু খিঁচুনি · জন্মগত মৃগী · জিনগত মৃগীরোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नवजात अपस्मार · बाळ अपस्मार · अनुवांशिक अपस्मार · जन्मजात अपस्मार |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નવજાત મરકી · બાળકની મરકી · આનુવંશિક મરકી · જન્મજાત મરકી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus?
infant seizures, newborn convulsions, stiffening of body, developmental delay, feeding difficulties, abnormal movements.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - requires urgent medical evaluation
Is KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - requires urgent medical evaluation.
Related conditions
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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