Neurological Conditions
KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.842 · 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 epilepsy caused by KCNQ2 gene changes that appears in newborns or infants, currently well-controlled with anti-seizure medications. While the seizures are managed and not in a continuous state, regular monitoring by a pediatric neurologist is essential. Most children show good developmental outcomes with proper treatment.
Common symptoms
infant seizures
newborn twitching
brief convulsions
feeding problems
sleepiness
mild developmental issues
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours for pediatric neurologist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नवजात मिर्गी · केसीएनक्यू2 मिर्गी · शिशु दौरे · नियंत्रित दौरे |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | புதிதாய் பிறந்த வலிப்பு · நியமிக்கப்பட்ட வலிப்பு · குழந்தை வலிப்பு · மரபணு வலிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನವಜಾತ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಶಿಶು ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಜೆನೆಟಿಕ್ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నవజాత మూర్ఛ · నియంత్రిత మూర్ఛ · శిశువు మూర్ఛ · జన్యు మూర్ఛ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নবজাতক মৃগী · নিয়ন্ত্রিত মৃগী · শিশু খিঁচুনি · জিনগত মৃগী |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नवजात अपस्मार · नियंत्रित अपस्मार · बाळ अपस्मार · अनुवांशिक अपस्मार |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નવજાત મરકી · નિયંત્રિત મરકી · બાળકની મરકી · આનુવંશિક મરકી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
infant seizures, newborn twitching, brief convulsions, feeding problems, sleepiness, mild developmental issues.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours for pediatric neurologist evaluation
Is KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is KCNQ2-related epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours for pediatric neurologist evaluation.
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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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