Contact the Pediatric Epilepsy Program
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 401-444-5685.
The main symptom of epilepsy is seizures. They can happen at any time of day and in varying degrees of intensity.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 401-444-5685.
These types of seizures are dramatic, full-blown convulsions of the arms and legs, with loss of consciousness, sometimes loss of bladder/bowel control, tongue biting, and foaming at the mouth.
These are subtler and may go on for a long time without detection. Signs include staring into space, repetitive blinking and smacking of the lips, and may be accompanied by moments of confusion, slurring of the speech or rhythmical jerking movements.
Some patients exhibit strange behaviors like walking in circles, pedaling legs or aggressive outbursts.
It is common for older children and adults to experience significant memory issues.
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Learn more about treatments for pediatric epilepsy at LIfespan