Seizures
Seizures are a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They are a defining characteristic of Dravet Syndrome.
In Dravet Syndrome, seizures usually start in the first year of life and can affect people in different ways, depending on which part of the brain is involved. Some cause the body to jerk and shake, while others lead to problems like loss of awareness or unusual sensations.
Someone who has Dravet Syndrome will experience a different pattern of seizures throughout their life, depending on their age.
This section provides an overview of the seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome, including possible triggers and types or patterns of seizures.
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Types of seizures
There are many different types of seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome. Find out more here.
Initial seizures
Seizures usually start in the first year of life. Find out what they might look like.
Seizures in early childhood
Discover what types of seizures a child might experience between the ages of one and five years old.
Seizures in later childhood and the teenage years
Learn more about the types of seizures a child will experience as they get older.
Seizures in adulthood
Understand how seizure patterns can change when someone with Dravet Syndrome becomes an adult.
Night-time seizures
Discover useful ways to manage night-time, or nocturnal, seizures.
Managing seizures
Working out how to manage seizures is a key part of treatment for Dravet Syndrome. Find out more here.
Seizure triggers
There are certain factors or events that are likely to trigger a seizure in someone. Being aware of these can help with managing seizures in everyday life.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Read about ways to manage the risks of SUDEP.
