Dravet syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Drugs labeled for Dravet syndrome
3 medication ingredients list an association with dravet syndrome in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Dravet syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Dravet syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Action tremor
A tremor present when the limbs are active, either when outstretched in a certain position or throughout a vol...
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Atypical absence seizure
An atypical absence seizure is a type of generalized non-motor (absence) seizure characterized by interruption...
Complex febrile seizure
A febrile seizure that has any of the following features: focal semiology (or associated with post-ictal neuro...
Facial tics
Sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movements (spasms), involving the eyes and muscles of the face....
Febrile convulsion
A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever ...
Focal aware seizure
A type of focal-onset seizure in which awareness is preserved. Awareness during a seizure is defined as the pa...
Focal hemiclonic seizure
A type of focal clonic seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking rapidly involves one side of the bo...
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Focal-onset seizure
A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...
Generalized clonic seizure
Generalized clonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by sustained bilateral jerking...
Generalized myoclonic seizure
A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...
Generalized tonic seizure
A generalized tonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral limb stiffening ...
Photosensitive myoclonic seizure
Generalised myoclonic seizure provoked by flashing or flickering light....
Photosensitive tonic-clonic seizure
Generalized-onset tonic-clonic seizures that are provoked by flashing or flickering light....
Tests used to investigate Dravet syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Dravet syndrome. 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...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dravet syndrome?
Dravet syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. Dravet syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Dravet syndrome?
Dravet syndrome is associated with 15 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Action tremor, Anxiety, Atypical absence seizure, Complex febrile seizure, Facial tics, Febrile convulsion. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Dravet syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Dravet syndrome include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Dravet syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.