Living with Seizures, benign familial neonatal, 1
A condition of non-serious seizures in newborns caused by changes in the KCNQ2 gene.
Understanding Seizures, benign familial neonatal, 1
GARD gives only a short description: any benign neonatal seizures in which the cause is a KCNQ2 gene change.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition. Its summary describes seizures in newborns.
- Seizures in newborns
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include seizure and epilepsy specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Epilepsy Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Seizure and epilepsy specialists (epileptologist)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Epilepsy Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with KCNQ2 Cure Alliance and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is caused by a change in the KCNQ2 gene.
Also known as: benign neonatal epilepsy 1; benign neonatal seizures caused by mutation in kcnq2; kcnq2 benign neonatal seizures; kcnq2-related benign familial neonatal epilepsy; seizures, benign familial neonatal, type 1; seizures, benign neonatal, 1
Patient organizations
- KCNQ2 Cure AllianceSeizures, benign familial neonatal, 1 · United States
- Epilepsy FoundationEpilepsy · United States
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