Gelastic seizure

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Gelastic seizure is a rare type of seizure that involves a sudden burst of energy, usually in the form of laughing or crying. This condition can occur at any age, but it's more common in children and adolescents. Gelastic seizures are often associated with a type of hypothalamic hamartoma, a non-cancerous brain tumor.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The main symptom of a gelastic seizure is a sudden burst of laughter. The laughter usually lasts for a few seconds to a minute. The laughter is often described as being "empty" or "hollow," and it doesn't usually have a trigger. Other symptoms can include:

Causes[edit | edit source]

Gelastic seizures are often caused by a hypothalamic hamartoma, a non-cancerous brain tumor. However, they can also be caused by other conditions, such as:

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosing gelastic seizures can be difficult because the symptoms can be mistaken for normal laughter or crying. The diagnosis is usually made based on the patient's medical history and a physical examination. Tests that can help confirm the diagnosis include:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for gelastic seizures usually involves medication to control the seizures. In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove a hypothalamic hamartoma or other underlying cause of the seizures.

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