Neurological Conditions
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.C19 · 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 do not respond well to medications and continue to worsen over time. This rare genetic disorder causes progressive neurological decline including memory loss, dementia, and increasing disability. Specialized neurological care and multidisciplinary support are crucial for managing this challenging condition.
Common symptoms
uncontrolled seizures
severe muscle jerking
progressive memory loss
difficulty walking
medication resistance
dementia
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 · மருந்து பலனற்றது · நினைவாற்றல் இழப்பு · மூளை செயல் இழப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗದ ಮಿರ್ಗಿ · ಔಷಧ ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧ · ಜ್ಞಾಪಕ ನಷ್ಟ · ಮೆದುಳು ದುರ್ಬಲತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నియంత్రించలేని మూర్ఛ · మందుల ప్రతిఘటన · జ్ఞాపకశక్తి కోల్పోవడం · మెదడు బలహీనత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন মৃগীরোগ · ওষুধ কাজ না করা · স্মৃতিশক্তি হারানো · মস্তিষ্ক দুর্বলতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | असाध्य अपस्मार · औषध प्रतिरोधक · स्मरणशक्ती गमावणे · मेंदू कमजोर होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અનિયંત્રિત મરકી · દવા કામ ન કરવી · યાદશક્તિ ગુમાવવી · મગજ નબળું થવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus?
uncontrolled seizures, severe muscle jerking, progressive memory loss, difficulty walking, medication resistance, dementia.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
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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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