Generalized Epilepsy

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Epilepsy
gptkbp:affects adults
children
both hemispheres of the brain
gptkbp:causedBy genetic factors
gptkbp:characterizedBy bilateral synchronous discharges on EEG
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:EEG
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Generalized Epilepsy
gptkbp:isNotCausedBy focal brain lesions
gptkbp:prognosis varies by subtype
gptkbp:riskFactor family history of epilepsy
gptkbp:subspecies Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Absence epilepsy
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
gptkbp:symptom loss of consciousness
seizures
staring spells
muscle jerks
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:valproic_acid
gptkb:lamotrigine
gptkb:levetiracetam
antiepileptic drugs
gptkbp:triggeredBy stress
sleep deprivation
flashing lights
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D004239
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8