Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is an epilepsy syndrome characterized by myoclonic jerks (quick jerks of the arms or legs), generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCSs), and sometimes, absence seizures.[1] The seizures of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy often occur when people first awaken in the morning, especially if they are sleep-deprived. Drinking alcohol and psychological stress may also make these seizures more likely.[1][2] Onset typically occurs around adolesence in otherwise healthy children.[1][2][3] The exact cause of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy remains unknown.[1] Although patients usually require lifelong treatment with anticonvulsants, their overall prognosis is generally good.[1][3]
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The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information on this condition. Click on the link to view the information.
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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The Epilepsy Foundation has an information page on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Click on Epilepsy Foundation to view the information page.
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Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover MD 20785-2238
Toll-free: 800-EFA-1000 (800-332-1000)
Phone: 301-459-3700
Fax: 301-577-4941
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
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American Epilepsy Society
342 North Main Street
West Hartford CT 06117-2507
Phone: 860-586-7505
Fax: 860-586-7550
Email: info@aesnet.org
Web: www.aesnet.org
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