A RARE FORM OF REFLEX EPILEPSY: HOT WATER EPILEPSY
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Hot water epilepsy is a rare form of reflex epilepsy. It is generally precipitated by hot water being poured on the head while bathing. It is generally seen in healthy children and is more common in males. Our case was a 12-year-old girl. She underwent consecutive episodes during intervention at the emergency department after washing with hot water. She was intubated when her oxygen saturations fell. Her head region had not come into contact with hot water. Hot water epilepsy generally follows a benign course and is a self-limiting form of reflex epilepsy. It does not usually require treatment for subsequent periods. The patient should be advised to avoid hot water and long baths.
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Ağustos 2016
Gönderilme Tarihi
17 Ağustos 2016
Kabul Tarihi
26 Ağustos 2016
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Yıl 2016 Cilt: 18 Sayı: 2