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Jan 9, 2019 · Pediatricians, family practice physicians, and families need to be aware of the increased risk of infantile spasms in children with Down syndrome and the importance of early identification and referral of all children with Down syndrome who present with clinical symptoms of infantile spasms.
- Evidence-based guideline update: Medical treatment of infantile spasms
Infantile spasms constitute a unique, age-specific epilepsy...
- Neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with Down syndrome ...
Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of...
- Response to treatment and outcomes of infantile spasms in ...
The pathogenesis of infantile spasms in Down syndrome is...
- Infantile Spasms in Children With Down Syndrome ... - PubMed
To evaluate infantile spasms in children with Down syndrome...
- Evidence-based guideline update: Medical treatment of infantile spasms
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- What Are Infantile Spasms?
- Signs and Symptoms
- How Are Infantile Spasms Diagnosed?
- Tips For Easier Diagnosis
- How Are Infantile Spasms Treated?
Infantile spasms are a type of seizure that can happen in children with Down syndrome between the ages of 5 and 10 months. We recommend all parents watch the videos posted by the UK Infantile Spasm Trust and on the blog, Noah’s Dad.
Spasms tend to occur in clusters, and several clusters can be seen in one day. Infantile spasms are most common after the infant wakes up in the morning or after a nap. Children can be seen bending over at the waist while having an infantile spasm, sometimes causing infantile spasms to be referred to as “jack-knife spasms.” Some signs include: 1. A...
The diagnosis of infantile spasms is made by a neurologist. The neurologist listens closely to your story and examines your child. They will also perform an electroencephalogram (EEG). This measures the electrical activity of the brain. A certain brain wave called “hypsarrhythmia” may help diagnose infantile spasms.
If you can, try to record on video any episodes of infantile spasms, and bring the recordings to your doctor’s office. This will help your doctor to better diagnose your child.
If you suspect that your child has infantile spasms, bring your child to a pediatric neurologist for urgent evaluation There are many treatments available for infantile spasms. Some are more effective than others based on the specific cause of the seizures. The neurologist will tailor the treatment to your child. Some of the common treatments inclu...
Infantile Spasms in Down Syndrome Infantile (Epileptic) Spasms represent the most common epilepsy syndrome in Down syndrome. Infantile Spasms usually occur in the first year of life, but may present later, particularly in children with Down syndrome. Compared with the general population, there is a higher risk of infantile spasms in babies with ...
Mar 9, 2022 · Infantile spasms look like brief tensing or jerking spells that involve your baby’s abdomen (belly), head, neck, arms and/or legs. The spasms last for one to two seconds and usually happen one after another (in a series or cluster) every five to 10 seconds.
Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability in the United States. The prevalence of seizure in individuals with DS is 1–13%, and infantile spasm (IS) occurs in 6–32% of those with seizures.
- Sarah Tapp, Tovi Anderson, Jeannie Visootsak
- 10.1055/s-0035-1556768
- 2015
- 2015/06
Jan 29, 2022 · The pathogenesis of infantile spasms in Down syndrome is probably due to a complex interaction of altered neuronal ion channels and/or neurotransmitter function. Mouse models of Down syndrome are attempting to establish the pathogenesis and identify potential treatment options.
Jan 9, 2019 · To evaluate infantile spasms in children with Down syndrome including assessment of efficacy of treatments, presence of treatment lag, and to identify risk factors that may predict the occurrence of infantile spasms in this population.
