Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events… Spasmus nutans 30 May 202129 May 2021 Spasmus nutans is a triad of head tremor, nystagmus and torticollis. The condition usually begins in infancy (3-8 months)The head tremors are slow, can be horizontal or vertical. The nystagmus…
Gratification disorder… Gratification disorder or infantile masturbation 27 May 202129 May 2021 Gratification disorder also known as infantile masturbation is a self-stimulating pleasure behaviour of the child. It occurs between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. It may be observed…
Head Nodding… Head nodding 23 May 202122 May 2021 Head nodding without accompanying nystagmus can occur as paroxysmal events in older infants and toddlers These head movements can be lateral (“no-no”), vertical (“yes-yes”), or oblique. The episodes may occur…
Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events… Sandifer syndrome 16 May 202115 May 2021 Sandifer syndrome is a movement disorder that comprises paroxysmal retrocollis(extension of neck) and opisthotonus(arching/extension of trunk) posturing with tonic deviation of neck in early child hood due to gastroesophageal reflux. The child has preserved…
Benign paroxysmal torticollis… Benign paroxysmal torticollis 13 May 202112 May 2021 It is characterised by episodes of head tilt to one side for a few hours or days. The torticollis may occur without any associated symptoms or may be accompanied by…
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… 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…
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