developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A

Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN1A gene.

Also known as: DEE6A, EIEE6, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A, epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 6.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A

The following symptoms have been associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Atonic seizure

Atonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by a sudden loss or diminution of muscle tone without ...

Neurological

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure

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

Neurological

Focal aware seizure

A type of focal-onset seizure in which awareness is preserved. Awareness during a seizure is defined as the pa...

Neurological

Focal hemiclonic seizure

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

Neurological

Focal impaired awareness seizure

Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...

Neurological

Generalized clonic seizure

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

Neurological

Generalized myoclonic seizure

A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...

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

Myoclonic seizure

A myoclonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by sudden, brief (<100 ms) involuntary single or ...

Neurological

Status epilepticus

Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...

Neurological

Visually-induced seizure

Seizures evoked by visual stimuli. This includes clinical seizures induced by strobe lighting, television and ...

Neurological

Tests

Tests used to investigate developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A. 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, 6A, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A 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 SCN1A gene.

What are the symptoms of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A is associated with 11 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Atonic seizure, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Focal aware seizure, Focal hemiclonic seizure, Focal impaired awareness seizure, Generalized clonic seizure. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A 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, 6A include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

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