My son sometimes has staring seizures. Well, from what everyone tells me the last one he's had was in January. But sometimes I see him staring off into space and I cant snap him out of it..but they all tell me he's ignoring me and focused on other things. Anyway, does anyone know if the heat can bring on those types of seizures? Because we are going away to where it is extremely hot. Thanks
2006-07-08 15:40:52 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer N 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
We have been going though the same thing. We told our pediatrician and have since had an eeg and an mri. Eeg was abnormal and mri was normal.
You need to first call your pediatrician and let them know what you are seeing. You will probably be sent to a neurologist for testing. You might try to start keeping track of the details such as do his eyes roll or look in a certain direction everytime he has the seizures.
Fevers can definitely increase seizures but I am not so sure about just hot weather.
Go see your pediatrician about this, if it is nothing at least your mind will be put to rest.
One other thing. Since there is some indication that your son is having absence seizures, keep careful tabs on his progress through the developmental milestones. If he begins to lag then you will want to discuss medications with your doctor. We have chosen not to medicate our daughter at this point because she is still on track very well and the doctor agreed.
2006-07-08 15:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by judy b 2 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Heat is not a cause of seizures but added stress is not good if someone has seizures. The cause of seizures is still widly unknown but usually due to poison.
I've never heard of a "staring seizure", you might want to take him to a doctor because it does not sound like an actual seizure. If they are actual seizures they could be very serious and should be treated with phenobarb.
2006-07-08 15:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
staring seizures sounds like petite mal seizures, he could have been born with it, or it can be caused by a high fever, etc. Get him to the doctor, and have an EEG run to see if he has abnormal brainwave activity. There are meds that can control these kind of seizures. They don't use phenobarbitol or dilantin as much as they used to, there are much more effective meds without the side effects. Good luck.
2006-07-08 15:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, you should speak with your pediatrician, but I can tell you that seizures can be brought on from a multitude of sources, the most prevalent being overstimulation, which in a two-year-old, can be brought about by heat exhaustion. Be extremely careful. Note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR!
2006-07-08 15:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by The Backstage Bandit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definatly a seizure. Seizures aren't just shaking and what not, but are also what you are describing. I would definatly talk to you child's doctor and see a neurologist. If your doctor doesnt listen to you or believe you, keep trying, cause a mother always knows best.
2006-07-08 15:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by emtkidd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of triggers for petit mal seizures, but then again they can happen "just because".
I'd think that talking to a physician would be a good idea.
2006-07-08 15:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by C-Mick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called grandmall seizures,you wont be able to snap him out of it.and i don't think that the heat would bring it on,but call his
doctor and find out more about grandmall seizures and make
Sure that he is takeing his med's.
Ihave a friend that has the grandmall seizures to and it got so bad
For her that her mother moved away.
2006-07-08 15:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by wendi_timney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the weather has anything to do with it. He is having "petit mal" seizures... you need to get him on medication for this... it's serious. Don't listen to what people tell you... get medical help from a liscenced professional... please take him to the Doctor...it's not something to ignore. Good Luck.
2006-07-08 15:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by jealous of the moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absense Epilepsy, is wat its called, where u kinda stare in2 space...(i used 2 have the exact same thing!!!)(Grand mal siezures is where u kinda fall on the ground & start shakin...)& if he really has them, he's not ignoring u!!!he just cant help it...talk to a brain doctor(im not sure wat there called)but i think its a nuerologist...but talk 2 his doctor, he'll tell u were 2 go...it can b caused by anything!!!my mom always said that i had them when i got tired...so he might b playin a little bit 2 much...lol...the doc might b able 2 help u figure out wat it is thats causin it tho...& dont let the doctor put him on Depakote, it will make him fat...
Good Luck...
2006-07-08 16:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your dotor and ask him.if no doctor available please call 911 tell the 911 oper that your have a medical question...and they will connect you to an ambulance. good luck
2006-07-08 16:04:42 · answer #10 · answered by gengen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋