Adhd Seizures
A drug commonly used to treat seizures and manic depression may also limit aggression in kids with ADHD, new research suggests. Researchers gave 14 children divalproex in addition to their normal stimulant medication while another group received a placebo. At the end of the study eight of the 14 children who had received the seizure drug exhibited less aggression compared to two of 13 in the placebo group. Researchers found that some of the children on divalproex experienced sadness and trouble...
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The Many Faces of ADHD
ADHD is not a "one size fit all" diagnosis. Although there are some main characteristics common in people with ADHD, there are also many... Read more »
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Seizures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.See... Read more »
Febrile seizures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child triggered by a fever. These convulsions occur without any brain or spinal cord infection or other... Read more »
Partial (focal) seizure
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All seizures are caused by abnormal electrical disturbances in the brain. Partial (focal) seizures occur when this electrical activity remains in a... Read more »
Generalized Seizures (Grand Mal Seizures)
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When To Call A Professional Call your doctor immediately if you or anyone in your family experiences a series of symptoms that appear to be a... Read more »
Convulsions
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Convulsions are when a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's muscles contract and relax repeatedly. The... Read more »
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