Neurological Conditions
Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
Emergency
ICD-10: G40.411 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लगातार दौरे · தமிழ்: தொடர் வலிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಿಲ್ಲದ ಸೆಳೆತ · తెలుగు: ఆగని మూర్ఛలు · বাংলা: থামছে না খিঁচুনি · मराठी: सतत अपस्मार · ગુજરાતી: સતત મરકી
About this condition
This is a severe form of epilepsy where seizures are difficult to control with medicines and can sometimes continue for long periods without stopping (status epilepticus). This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital care. Patients need specialized neurological treatment and often multiple medications to manage the condition.
Common symptoms
continuous seizures
prolonged loss of consciousness
repeated convulsions
seizures not stopping
breathing difficulty during seizure
confusion lasting long time
When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance or rush to emergency
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लगातार दौरे · स्टेटस एपिलेप्टिकस · बार-बार मिर्गी · दौरे रुकते नहीं |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தொடர் வலிப்பு · நிற்காத வலிப்பு · கட்டுக்கடங்காத வலிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಿಲ್ಲದ ಸೆಳೆತ · ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣವಾಗದ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ತೀವ್ರ ರೋಗಗ್ರಸ್ತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆగని మూర్ఛలు · నియంత్రణ లేని మూర్ఛ · తీవ్రమైన మూర్ఛ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | থামছে না খিঁচুনি · নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন মৃগী · তীব্র মূর্ছা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सतत अपस्मार · न थांबणारे झटके · नियंत्रणाबाहेर मिरगी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સતત મરકી · ન થંભતી આંચકી · નિયંત્રણ બહાર મરકી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus?
continuous seizures, prolonged loss of consciousness, repeated convulsions, seizures not stopping, breathing difficulty during seizure, confusion lasting long time.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance or rush to emergency
Is Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call ambulance or rush to emergency.
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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