bookmark_border AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday
Site Languages
  • English
  • Français
  • 中文(简体)
  • 中文(繁體)
  • Português
  • Español
  • اردو
  • தமிழ்
  • العربية
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
AboutKidsHealth Logo and Homepage link
Search
    Health A-Z Search a complete list of child health articles expand_more
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
    • View All
    Drug A-Z Search a list of articles about medications expand_more
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
    • View All
    Learning Hubs Browse a complete list of content groups
    Healthy living & prevention Browse nutrition, safety & everyday child health topics
    How the body works An animated, interactive atlas of child anatomy and physiology expand_more
    • Brain
    • Genetics
    • Heart
    • Kidney
    • Bladder
    • Lungs & breathing
    • Skeleton
    • Sex development
    Ages & Stages Find developmental health information from newborn to teen expand_more
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • School age child
    • Preteen
    • Teen
    Site Français
    Multilingual Content expand_more
    • 中文(简体)
    • 中文(繁體)
    • Português
    • Español
    • اردو
    • தமிழ்
    • العربية
    • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
    teens.aboutkidshealth A health website for youth
    kids.aboutkidshealth A health section just for kids
    youtube Videos from AboutKidsHealth
    Skip to main content

    Search Results

     
    We don't have any refiners to show you
    Clear All
    About 2,965 results

      What to do in case of a seizure

      Health A-Z

      Read about what to do in case of a seizure to ensure your child's safety and comfort.

      Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)

      Health A-Z

      Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.

      What causes seizures?

      Health A-Z

      Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.

      Epilepsy: An overview

      Health A-Z

      An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

      Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

      Health A-Z

      Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

      Epilepsy and sports

      Health A-Z

      Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.

      Temporal lobe epilepsies

      Health A-Z

      Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and the long-term outlook.

      Types of epilepsy

      Health A-Z

      Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

      What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

      Health A-Z

      The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

      How epilepsy is diagnosed

      Health A-Z

      Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.

      Epilepsy and travel

      Health A-Z

      Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.

      Myoclonic seizures

      Health A-Z

      Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.

      Generalized epilepsy syndromes

      Health A-Z

      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.

      Febrile seizures (seizures occurring with fever)

      Health A-Z

      Read about the symptoms, prevention, first aid treatment and proper care for a child experiencing febrile seizures.

      Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

      Health A-Z

      Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

      Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS)

      Health A-Z

      Read about the symptoms of self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.

      Invasive electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring by stereo-EEG (SEEG) before epilepsy surgery

      Health A-Z

      Find out how invasive monitoring uses electrodes directly inside your child's brain to pinpoint where seizures start. .

      Types of seizures

      Health A-Z

      Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.

      Reflex epilepsy

      Health A-Z

      Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.

      What causes epilepsy?

      Health A-Z

      Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.

      Signs and symptoms of seizures

      Health A-Z

      Read about the signs and symptoms of different types of seizures.

      Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

      Health A-Z

      Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

      Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy

      Health A-Z

      Read about pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, a rare form of epilepsy caused by a deficiency of alpha-aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (antiquitin) due to a genetic mutation.

      Epilepsy

      Learning Hub

      A seizure is caused by a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain. Because the brain controls the body, this disturbance affects the body. Find information about different types of seizures, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.

      Focal aware seizures

      Health A-Z

      Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.

        Thank you to our sponsors

        AboutKidsHealth is proud to partner with the following sponsors as they support our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Canada and around the world by making accessible health care information available via the internet.

        Our Sponsors

        Donate to SickKids Foundation
        Find and follow us online
        Monthly newsletter sign-up

        *By subscribing to the AboutKidsHealth newsletter, you agree to the Legal terms below.

        AboutKidsHealth Learn More

        • About
        • Contributors
        • Contact
        • Sponsors
        • Donate
        • Legal
        Copyright © 2025 The Hospital for Sick Children. All rights reserved. ♥