To observe the clinical presentation of seizure disorder in 0-1 month age group


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Author Details : Prachi Goyal, Prashant Kumar Choudhary*, Ali Mehdi Johar

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 110-113

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmpo.2020.025



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Background: This prospective study was conducted over the period of one year at M.Y. Hospital & Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Indore, in the Department of Pediatrics, M.G.M. Medical College, Indore.
Materials and Methods: Detailed history of present illness with duration of convulsion were enquired. A detailed history of mother during antenatal, natal and post natal period was taken. Type of delivery (vaginal/ LSCS ; full term / preterm), enquired about the indication of LSCS. History of labour with particular ref to birth injury, asphyxia (delayed cry), neonatal history regarding jaundice & feeding history, detailed family history in relation to epilepsy convulsion and mental diseases were recorded.
Results: Out of 100 cases 64% were males and 36% were females. Male female ratio was 1.77:1. Male cases were predominantly present in all 3 age groups. Majority of seizures occurred within 24 hrs. P value is not significant. Out of 100 cases 43 had tonic convulsions, 38 had subtle, and 19 had focal convulsions.43 neonates had seizures in 1st 24 hrs. Subtle seizures (60%) were most common followed by tonic seizures (32.5%) and then focal seizures (7.5%). In 2 – 7 day age group tonic seizures (42.8%) were most common followed by focal seizures (38%). In > 7 day age group also tonic seizures (73.6%) were most common. P value was < 0> Conclusion: Detailed clinical examination was done & investigations were carried out in all patients. Cranial USG, EEG, & CT scan were done as per requirement. Out of total 100 cases 74 were full term & 26 were preterm. In our study maximum no. of cases developed seizure within 1st 24 hrs (43%) of life followed by 42% in 2–7 day age group & 15% after 7 days. Convulsions were more common in males (64%) in all age group.

Keywords: Incidence, Seizure & Neonates.


How to cite : Goyal P, Choudhary P K, Johar A M, To observe the clinical presentation of seizure disorder in 0-1 month age group. IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol 2020;6(3):110-113


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