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Epilepsy Workshop Case Study

The document describes a case study of a 7 year old boy named JH who experienced two episodes of unusual behavior and symptoms that could indicate epilepsy. It asks questions about tests that could help diagnose epilepsy, other potential causes of seizures, explaining epilepsy to JH and his parents, what type of epilepsy syndrome JH may have, appropriate medicines, and JH's likely prognosis.

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Epilepsy Workshop Case Study

The document describes a case study of a 7 year old boy named JH who experienced two episodes of unusual behavior and symptoms that could indicate epilepsy. It asks questions about tests that could help diagnose epilepsy, other potential causes of seizures, explaining epilepsy to JH and his parents, what type of epilepsy syndrome JH may have, appropriate medicines, and JH's likely prognosis.

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Epilepsy Case Study JH is a 7 year old boy, an only child, living with his parents.

He is usually quite an active, outgoing child who enjoys football, swimming and taking the family dog, Jump, out for walks. Shortly before his 7 th birthday JH experienced what his parents described as a funny turn. Whilst out with his Dad playing football he suddenly stopped, his right arm twitched a little and he seemed disorientated for a few seconds. When he got back home he was fine, but his mother thought he was quieter than usual. A few days later he had another episode of muscle twitching and weakness, this time he also stared blankly, moving his head from side to side for a couple of minutes. Following the episode JH had no recollection of what had just happened. JHs parents have made an appointment to see their GP Questions 1. What tests could be performed in order to establish a diagnosis of epilepsy? 2. Apart from epilepsy syndromes what are the other potential causes of seizure? 3. How could you explain to JH and his parents what epilepsy is? What fears may need to be overcome? 4. Which types of epilepsy syndrome is possibly being displayed in this case? 5. Which medicines may be appropriate for this epilepsy type? 6. What is the likely prognosis for JH?

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