Neurological Conditions
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.C09 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लाफोरा मिर्गी · தமிழ்: லஃபோரா வலிப்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಲಫೋರಾ ಮಿರ್ಗಿ · తెలుగు: లఫోరా మూర్ఛ · বাংলা: লাফোরা মৃগীরোগ · मराठी: लाफोरा अपस्मार · ગુજરાતી: લાફોરા મરકી
About this condition
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy is a rare inherited condition causing worsening seizures and involuntary muscle jerks that usually begins in adolescence. This non-intractable form means seizures may respond to medications, though the disease progressively affects memory, movement, and daily functioning. Regular neurological monitoring and specialized care are essential for managing symptoms.
Common symptoms
seizures
muscle jerking
progressive memory loss
difficulty walking
confusion
vision problems
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लाफोरा मिर्गी · दौरे · मांसपेशियों में झटके · याददाश्त कमजोर होना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | லஃபோரா வலிப்பு நோய் · வலிப்பு · தசை இழுப்பு · நினைவாற்றல் குறைவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಲಫೋರಾ ಮಿರ್ಗಿ · ಸೆಳೆತ · ಸ್ನಾಯು ಎಳೆತ · ಜ್ಞಾಪಕ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | లఫోరా మూర్ఛ · మూర్ఛ రోగం · కండరాల కుదుపులు · జ్ఞాపకశక్తి తగ్గడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | লাফোরা মৃগীরোগ · খিঁচুনি · পেশী কাঁপুনি · স্মৃতিশক্তি কমে যাওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लाफोरा अपस्मार · फिट येणे · स्नायू हलणे · स्मरणशक्ती कमी होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લાફોરા મરકી · હુમલા · સ્નાયુઓમાં ઝટકા · યાદશક્તિ ઘટવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
seizures, muscle jerking, progressive memory loss, difficulty walking, confusion, vision problems.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
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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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