Epilepsy

Very common

A neurological disorder that causes seizures or unusual sensations and behaviors. Treatment can control episodes. Some children will outgrow the condition as they age.

Symptoms may include:

• Temporary confusion
• Episodes of staring blankly
• Seizures

Traumatic brain injury

Common

A head injury causing damage to the brain by external force or mechanism. It causes long term complications or death.

Symptoms may include:

• Loss of consciousness
• Mild to severe headache
• Dilation of pupils...

Febrile seizures

Symptoms may include:

• High fever higher than 100.4 F
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures

Grand mal seizure

Rare

Generalized seizures involving unconsciousness and violent muscle contractions.

Symptoms may include:

• Seizures
• Headache
• Confusion

Meningitis

Very rare

An infection of meninges, protective tissue of the brain that causes stiff neck, headache and fever.

Symptoms may include:

• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Seizures

Encephalitis

Very rare

An inflammation of the brain usually caused due to infection that causes flu like symptoms like headache or fever.

Symptoms may include:

• Headache
• Seizures
• Hallucination or confusion