10 Angelman Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #7: Seizures
A seizure occurs when there is abnormally excessive synchronous neuronal activity in the brain leading to outward effects where there is uncontrollable shaking and loss of consciousness. Most seizures lasts less than 2 minutes and can take some time to return to normal.
Seizures can be triggered by low blood sugar, hyponatremia, fever, brain infection, concussion, alcohol withdrawal, and more. It is important to note that seizures lasting more than 5 minutes should be treated as a medical emergency. In Angelman syndrome, the seizures can be controlled using anticonvulsant medications.
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