Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsible for seizure termination or from the initiation of mechanisms which lead to abnormally prolonged seizures (after time point t1). It is a condition that can have long-term consequences (after time point t2), including neuronal death, neuronal injury, and alteration of neuronal networks, depending on the type and duration of seizures.
Also called: Prolonged seizure, Repeated seizure without recovery, Repeated seizures without recovery between them.
Conditions associated with status epilepticus
The following conditions have been associated with status epilepticus in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria
Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Cysticercosis
Cysticercosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
D-glyceric aciduria
A metabolic disorder characterized by D-glyceric acid excretion. It has been described in several patients. Cl...
DNM1L-related encephalopathy due to mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission defect
DNM1L-related encephalopathy due to mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission defect is a medical condition that m...
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Folinic acid-responsive seizures
Folinic acid-responsive seizures is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus
Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Hemimegalencephaly
Hemimegalencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hyperprolinemia type 2
Hyperprolinemia type 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome
Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Juvenile absence epilepsy
Juvenile absence epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kleefstra syndrome due to 9q34 microdeletion
Kleefstra syndrome due to 9q34 microdeletion is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome-like
Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome-like is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Lafora disease
Lafora disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Leigh syndrome
Leigh syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism types I and III
Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism types I and III is a medical condition that may be associate...
Microcephaly-lymphedema-chorioretinopathy syndrome
Microcephaly-lymphedema-chorioretinopathy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome
Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat-Wilson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
NMDA receptor encephalitis
NMDA receptor encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
New-onset refractory status epilepticus
New-onset refractory status epilepticus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Niemann-Pick disease type C
Niemann-Pick disease type C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
PCDH19 clustering epilepsy
PCDH19 clustering epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pyridoxine-dependent-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
Pyridoxine-dependent-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia
Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Self-limited infantile epilepsy
Self-limited infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis
Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis is a medical condition that may be as...
Tests providers may use to investigate status epilepticus
When investigating status epilepticus, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. 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....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside status epilepticus
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if status epilepticus is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom status epilepticus mean?
Status epilepticus is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsible for seizure termination or from the initiation of mechanisms which lead to abnormally prolonged seizures (after time point t1). It is a condition that can have long-term consequences (after time point t2), including neuronal death, neuronal injury, and alteration of neuronal networks, depending on the type and duration of seizures.
Which conditions are associated with status epilepticus?
Status epilepticus has been reported in association with 80 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Alternating hemiplegia of childhood, Angelman syndrome, Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria, Cocaine intoxication, Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about status epilepticus?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.