Tag: seizure disorder

  • Sleep Epilepsy

    Sleep Epilepsy: Definition and Description of Sleep Epilepsy: Sleep epilepsy, also known as nocturnal epilepsy, is a type of seizure disorder that occurs predominantly during sleep. This condition involves seizures that manifest while a person is asleep, which may lead to a range of unusual sleep behaviors and disturbances, including convulsions, unusual movements, or even…

  • Infantile Spasms

    Infantile Spasms Definition and Description of Infantile Spasms Infantile spasms is a type of seizure disorder that primarily affects infants, typically between the ages of 4 and 12 months. Medically known as West syndrome, it is characterized by sudden flexion of the arms, legs, and neck, often resulting in a distinct jerking movement. The spasms…