Neurological Conditions
Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.409 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मिर्गी · தமிழ்: வலிப்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · తెలుగు: మూర్ఛ వ్యాధి · বাংলা: মৃগীরোগ · मराठी: अपस्मार · ગુજરાતી: મરકી
About this condition
This is a form of generalized epilepsy where seizures affect both sides of the brain and can be controlled with regular medication. The seizures may involve loss of awareness, staring, or full body jerking movements. With proper treatment and medication adherence, most people manage this condition well in their daily lives.
Common symptoms
seizures
loss of consciousness
muscle jerking
staring spells
confusion after episode
falling suddenly
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours for new symptoms, immediately if seizures are prolonged
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मिर्गी · दौरे पड़ना · अपस्मार · मूर्छा आना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வலிப்பு நோய் · கைகால் வலிப்பு · மயக்கம் · திடீர் வலிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ರೋಗಗ್ರಸ್ತ · ಸೆಳೆತ · ಮೂರ್ಛೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మూర్ఛ వ్యాధి · మూర్ఛ · అపస్మారం · మెలకువ తప్పడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মৃগীরোগ · খিঁচুনি · অজ্ঞান হওয়া · মূর্ছা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अपस्मार · मिरगी · झटके येणे · मुर्च्छा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મરકી · આંચકી · મૂર્છા · અપસ્માર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
seizures, loss of consciousness, muscle jerking, staring spells, confusion after episode, falling suddenly.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours for new symptoms, immediately if seizures are prolonged
Is Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours for new symptoms, immediately if seizures are prolonged.
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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