Dr Rajni Farmania, Pediatric Neurologist – Page 2 – CENTRE FOR CHILD HEALTH, BLKMAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL

Benign myoclonus of infancy…

Benign myoclonus of infancy

9 May 20219 May 2021

Benign myoclonus of early infancy is characterized by episodes of myoclonic spasms involving flexion of the trunk, neck, and extremities in a manner resembling the infantile spasms of West syndrome. The…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events…

Shuddering attacks

6 May 20215 May 2021

Shuddering episodes are characterized by periods of rapid tremor of the head, shoulders, and arms that resemble shivering. It is often accompanied by facial grimacing with preserved consciousness Onset is in infancy…

Breath Holding Spells…

Breath Holding spells

2 May 202130 Apr 2021

Breath Holding Spells (BHS) usually occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years in children; but may start as early as first month of life. The frequency of…

Benign sleep myoclonus…

Benign sleep myoclonus

29 Apr 202127 Apr 2021

It is characterized by repetitive myoclonic jerks occurring during sleep which are typically in the distal more than proximal limbs, and more prominent in the upper than the lower extremities.It…

Jitteriness

25 Apr 202125 Apr 2021

It is the most common non-epileptic movement disorder in neonatal period.Generalized symmetric, rhythmic movements of chin and/or extremities that resemble tremor. It is stimulus sensitive; increased with crying. It can be precipitated…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events- PNEE

22 Apr 202129 May 2021

Paroxysmal non epileptic events in childhood mimic epilepsy and evoke lot of anxiety amongst parents and family members. These events sometimes end up in getting extensive diagnostic work up and…

Seizure Classification

4 Oct 20203 Oct 2020

The dilemma of classifying a seizure is a common scenario in our clinical practices. The entire management of seizures in follow up can change if initial classification is not correct.…

Febrile Seizures…

Febrile Seizures: All Dilemmas answered..

19 Jul 202019 Jul 2020

Whenever we encounter a Febrile Seizure, few dilemmas always surround a clinician.... Is it simple or Complex or fitting into any other type ? Is it Epilepsy ? Should we…

Preventive therapy for migraine in children

14 May 202014 May 2020

Indication to start preventive therapy Preventive therapy should be restricted to those children whose experience Headache frequency atleast one headache/week or more than three headaches /monthProlonged and severe headaches, even…

Migraine: Acute Management & Complimentary therapies

10 May 202014 May 2020

Drugs for use in the Acute Management DrugDoseRemarksAnalgesicsOralUse should be restricted to three headaches/week to prevent analgesic rebound headacheAcetaminophen15mg/kg/dose q4-6hrlyIbuprofen10mg/kg/dose q6hrlyNaproxen sodium5-7mg/kg q8-12hrlyTriptans (5-HT1 receptor agonists)Oral, Subcutaneous and IntranasalRestrict uses to 6…