Neonatal seizure
A seizure occurring within the neonatal period (28 days beyond the full term date).
What is Neonatal seizure?
Neonatal seizure is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Neonatal seizure that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Neonatal seizure
The following conditions have been associated with Neonatal seizure. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 gene.
Self-limited infantile epilepsy
Self-limited infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Neonatal seizure is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.