Continuous spike-wave during slow sleep syndrome
Overview
A rare form of epilepsy that occurs between the ages of 3 and 7 and is diagnosed by the observation through an EEG of continuous spike and wave discharges during the slow sleep phase which is detected. The seizures often occur during sleep. Children outgrow the condition before adulthood but some of the effects of the disorder may continue longer.
Symptoms
* Impaired cognitive function * Behavioural problems * Language problems * Impaired attention span * Impaired constructive ability * Aphasia * Epilepsy * Unilateral seizures * Generalized motor seizures * Facial motor seizures * Myoclonic absences
Diagnosis
* Sleep Disorders: Home Testing * Home Sleep Tests * Sleep Apnea Tests
Treatment
Sleep Medicine
Resources
* Aphasia: Language difficulty usually from brain damage or stroke. * Behavioral symptoms: Symptoms of personal behavior. * Epilepsy: Brain condition causing seizures or spasms. * Language problems: Symptoms affecting language processing.