Neurological Conditions
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus
Emergency
ICD-10: G40.C11 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: असाध्य लाफोरा मिर्गी · தமிழ்: கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாத வலிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗದ ಮಿರ್ಗಿ · తెలుగు: నియంత్రించలేని మూర్ఛ · বাংলা: নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন মৃগীরোগ · मराठी: असाध्य अपस्मार · ગુજરાતી: અનિયંત્રિત મરકી
About this condition
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy in its intractable form means seizures are difficult to control even with medications. When combined with status epilepticus, it creates a critical emergency where seizures continue without stopping, risking brain damage and death. This severe genetic condition requires immediate emergency medical intervention and intensive care management.
Common symptoms
uncontrolled seizures
severe muscle jerking
progressive memory loss
difficulty walking
continuous seizure activity
medication resistance
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | असाध्य लाफोरा मिर्गी · दौरे · मांसपेशियों में झटके · याददाश्त खो जाना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாத வலிப்பு · தொடர் வலிப்பு · நினைவாற்றல் இழப்பு · தசை இழுப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗದ ಮಿರ್ಗಿ · ತೀವ್ರ ಸೆಳೆತ · ಜ್ಞಾಪಕ ನಷ್ಟ · ನಿರಂತರ ಸೆಳೆತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నియంత్రించలేని మూర్ఛ · తీవ్రమైన కుదుపులు · నిరంతర మూర్ఛ · జ్ఞాపకశక్తి కోల్పోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন মৃগীরোগ · তীব্র খিঁচুনি · স্মৃতিশক্তি হারানো · ক্রমাগত খিঁচুনি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | असाध्य अपस्मार · तीव्र फिटी · सतत फिट · स्मरणशक्ती गमावणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અનિયંત્રિત મરકી · તીવ્ર હુમલા · સતત હુમલા · યાદશક્તિ ગુમાવવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus?
uncontrolled seizures, severe muscle jerking, progressive memory loss, difficulty walking, continuous seizure activity, medication resistance.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
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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