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What is the definition of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?

Infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by early-onset (first few weeks of life to 6 months of age) seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus) and progressive brain damage (encephalopathy).

What are the symptoms of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?

Symptoms of infant epilepsy with migrant focal (one side of the brain) crisis include early-onset seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus). Later, generalized tonic-clonic (both sides of the brain) seizures appear, along with the development of progressive brain damage (encephalopathy), muscle weakness, and degenerative disease of the nervous system (ataxia). The generalized tonic-clonic seizures progressively increase in frequency and may occur up to 100 times a day. Babies with infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis achieve very little developmental progress.

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What are the current treatments for Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?

Treatment of infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis includes the use of different anti-seizure medications, and may also include rarer drugs, such as stiripentol, triple bromdides, or quinidine. Other treatments for infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis may include ketogenic diet; steroids, such as prednisolone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), or tetracosactide; or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).

Who are the top Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis Local Doctors?

Distinguished in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. Javier A. Echeverri

Neurology

Distinguished in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. Javier A. Echeverri

Neurology

St. Vincent Neurosurgery

1041 North 29th Street,

Billings, MT

406-237-5577

Experience:

47+ years

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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Accepting New Patients

Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Echeverri has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Echeverri is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. William Imlach

Family Medicine

Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. William Imlach

Family Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

4001 Vollmer Rd,

Olympia Fields, IL

708-481-8883

Languages Spoken:

English

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William Imlach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Imlach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

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Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. Patrick G. Krismer

Family Medicine

Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis

Dr. Patrick G. Krismer

Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

W231N1440 Corporate Ct,

Waukesha, WI

262-896-6000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Patrick Krismer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Dr. Krismer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperhidrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.