What is West syndrome?
West syndrome is a type of seizure disorder which starts in infancy, in the first year of life between the ages of 4-8 months causes a body to bend forward, and arm and leg stiffness.
When does West syndrome start?
West syndrome starts to develop between the age group of 3-6 months of age.
What causes West syndrome to start?
It is caused due to:
• Malfunction of neurotransmitter
• cortical dysplasia
• Trauma
• Infections
• Chromosomal abnormalities
What symptoms indicate West syndrome ?
• Bacterial meningitis
• Cerebral atrophy
• Microcephaly
• Patau syndrome
• Vascular malformations
• Hypoglycemia
• Damage to brain
• Cortical dysplasia
• Congenital infections
How to investigate West syndrome?
• Complete blood count
• Lumbar puncture
• Physical examination
• Spinal fluid tests
• CT
• MRI
