developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13

Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN8A gene.

Also known as: DEE13, EIEE13, SCN8A early infantile epileptic encephalopathy, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 13, early infantile epileptic encephalopathy caused by mutation in SCN8A, early infantile epileptic encephalopathy-13, epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 13, epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, type 13, SCN8A encephalopathy, SCN8A epilepsy.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13

The following symptoms have been associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13 in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure

A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...

Neurological

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset

A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a focal-onset seizure which progresses into a bilateral t...

Neurological

Clonic seizure

A clonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking, that is regularly rep...

Neurological

Epileptic spasm

A sudden flexion, extension, or mixed extension-flexion of predominantly proximal and truncal muscles that is ...

Neurological

Febrile convulsion

A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever ...

Neurological

Focal hemiclonic seizure

A type of focal clonic seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking rapidly involves one side of the bo...

Neurological

Focal tonic seizure

A type of focal motor seizure characterized by sustained increase in muscle contraction, lasting a few seconds...

Neurological

Generalized clonic seizure

Generalized clonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by sustained bilateral jerking...

Neurological

Generalized non-motor (absence) seizure

A generalized non-motor (absence) seizure is a type of a type of dialeptic seizure that is of electrographical...

Neurological

Tonic seizure

A tonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by unilateral or bilateral limb stiffening or elevati...

Neurological

Tests

Tests used to investigate developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13 is a health condition described in medical literature. Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN8A gene.

What are the symptoms of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13 is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset, Clonic seizure, Epileptic spasm, Febrile convulsion, Focal hemiclonic seizure. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13 diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13 include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

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