Guide To The Symptoms Of Tay-Sachs Disease

Seizures

Seizures occur in many children with Tay-Sachs disease as the condition progresses. When a child is around eight to ten months old, they will begin responding to outside stimuli less. They will also make fewer efforts to move. Seizures often occur immediately after or around the same time as the blindness. Seizure activity is typically documented before a child reaches one year old. The activity is a sign the brain is generating abnormal electrical activity due to nerve degeneration. Doctors may prescribe medications to ease the epileptic symptoms, though there aren't any medications that can halt the progression of the neurodegeneration. Medication options may be limited by the child's age, since many prescriptions are only approved for use in adults. Tonic-clonic seizure medications include phenytoin, valproate, and carbamazepine. Absence seizures can be treated with ethosuximide.

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