A Multifaceted Approach to Seizure Management in a Patient With Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

A Multifaceted Approach to Seizure Management in a Patient With Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

In this case study, a 16-year-old male with Down syndrome (DS) faced persistent nocturnal seizures despite anti-seizure medications and treatment for concurrent hypothyroidism. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common issue in patients with Down syndrome, was revealed as a trigger of the seizures. Th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e55465
Hauptverfasser: Uchi, Takafumi, Konno, Shingo, Kihara, Hideo, Sugimoto, Hideki
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Age
Case reports
Consciousness
Continuous positive airway pressure
Convulsions & seizures
Down syndrome
Edema
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Magnetic resonance imaging
Neurology
Patients
Sleep apnea
Sleep deprivation
Sleep disorders
Thyroid gland
Tongue
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Zusammenfassung:In this case study, a 16-year-old male with Down syndrome (DS) faced persistent nocturnal seizures despite anti-seizure medications and treatment for concurrent hypothyroidism. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common issue in patients with Down syndrome, was revealed as a trigger of the seizures. The implementation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy along with medication adjustments led to a significant decrease in seizure frequency, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach to seizure management in patients with complex medical conditions.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.55465