Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

An epilepsy characterized by myoclonic jerks, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and sometimes absence seizures. It appears during adolescence.

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Dr. Saurabh Sisodiya

Neurology

A 19-year-old man presents with a history of seizures. The first was at age 12 when he got up very early in the morning to play computer games and was found by his mother a few hours later sitting at the computer blinking and unresponsive. ...See More

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Dr. Hardik Ahuja

Internal Medicine

A 19 yr old male a k/c/o Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy on Valproate plus Phenytoin since 3 yrs and very good compliance wi...See More

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Dr. Rahul Sharma

General Practice

32year old lady known case of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (poor responder) *15year 4-5episode of seizure in a month n...See More

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Dr. Akshit Gupta

General Practice

A 29 yr. old, 4 month pregnant primigravida has a h/o juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. She has been regularly taking sodium valproate and seeking an opinion for her antiepileptic regimen. What would you suggest her.: a) immediately taper valpro...See More

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