DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF SEIZURES IN CHILDREN

Authors

Bobojonov Khurshid Jumaniyozovich Lecturer at the Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences Asia International University

Keywords:

Epileptic seizures Non-epileptic paroxysmal events Febrile seizures Acute symptomatic seizures Central nervous system (CNS) infections Meningitis Encephalitis Metabolic seizures Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy Syncope EEG (electroencephalography)

Abstract

Seizures in children represent a critical clinical symptom rather than a single disease entity. They may arise from a wide spectrum of etiologies ranging from benign self-limited conditions to life-threatening neurological, infectious, or metabolic disorders. Accurate and rapid differentiation is essential to guide emergency management, avoid unnecessary long-term antiepileptic therapy, and identify treatable underlying causes.

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Published

2026-04-28

How to Cite

Bobojonov Khurshid Jumaniyozovich. (2026). DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF SEIZURES IN CHILDREN. International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development, 13(4), 2353–2358. Retrieved from https://www.ijmrd.in/index.php/imjrd/article/view/6081