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Has anyone know if having Meningitis disorder at age of 1yr could be linked to seizures/ epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stockport, UK

Meningitis can cause a combination of symptoms including focal awareness impaired seizures, epilepsy, and other functional neurological issues, such as tremors. The brain inflammation and damage from meningitis can lead to a range of complications, including structural changes and functional disruptions that manifest as these symptoms

February 14
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes . Especially if the kid gets a high fever.. I can increase the chances

February 14
MyEpilepsyTeam

Can meningitis at age 1 be linked to seizures and epilepsy?

Yes, meningitis is a known cause of epilepsy. Brain infections like meningitis are among the factors most strongly linked to developing epilepsy, particularly when they occur during childhood.

Meningitis is an infection in the space surrounding the brain and spinal Show Full Answer

Can meningitis at age 1 be linked to seizures and epilepsy?

Yes, meningitis is a known cause of epilepsy. Brain infections like meningitis are among the factors most strongly linked to developing epilepsy, particularly when they occur during childhood.

Meningitis is an infection in the space surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation and damage it causes to the brain can lead to seizures both during the acute infection and later in life.

How meningitis affects the brain:

- Can cause immediate febrile seizures during the infection
- May trigger status epilepticus (prolonged seizures requiring emergency care)
- Can result in lasting brain damage that leads to epilepsy
- May cause structural changes in the brain that increase seizure risk

The brain inflammation and damage you mentioned can indeed lead to various neurological complications, including the development of a seizure disorder. If you had meningitis at age 1, it's important to discuss this history with your neurologist, as it helps them understand potential causes of your epilepsy and guide treatment decisions.

February 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it can.

February 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good post, I may have had that, but not sure, but my current condition of epilepsy is ok with me and my doc also, but get people's opinions here and go to your doc about the post here and go from there about it and good luck with your outcome with it my opinion here amen

February 14

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