Epilepsy influences every kid in a different way, depending upon their age, the sort of seizure they have, how well they respond to treatment, and some other existing health conditions.

In some cases, medicine can easily control seizures while different kids might encounter lifelong challenges with seizures.

What are the symptoms?

Seizures can be caused by abnormal bursts of electrical movement in the brain. They usually don't last for a long time; however, they can be frightening for families.

The symptoms of epileptic seizures can change; however, the following might be signs that your kid is experiencing seizures:

• Staring and unresponsiveness
• Loss of awareness
• Sudden or rhythmic movements of the arms and legs
• Stiffening of the body, arms, or legs
• Disturbance in breathing
• Falling for no apparent cause
• Head nodding/jerking
• Periods of rapid blinking
• Unusual behaviours that appear to be out of place

How Is Epilepsy diagnosed?

• Blood tests
• EEG to see brain waves/electrical action in the brain.
• VEEG, or video electroencephalography (EEG with video recording)
• CT scan, MRI scan to view inside the brain
• Genetic tests