Epilepsy and other Seizure Disorders
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Etiology
The cause of most cases of seizure disorders is unknown; although it is known that exposure to certain toxic chemicals can induce seizure activity.Although a causal relationship has not been definitively established, increased use of oral antibiotics to treat Otitis Media is associated with increased incidence of childhood seizures [Shaw2008].
Elevated urinary levels of 3-hydroxyphenyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid (HPHPA) and other markers of dysbiotic overgrowth with Clostridia spp. are common in seizure disorders [GP].
Tapeworm (Taenia solium infestations has been associated with seizures and strokelike symptoms [Tabers2001].
Diagnosis
- Organic Acid Test (elevated markers for gut dysbiosis).
Differential Diagnosis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency [stuart2006].
Treatment
- Treat dysbiosis if present.
ICD-9 Codes
| ICD9-Code | Description | Comments |
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References
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:[FDM] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
[Shaw2008] Shaw W. Biological Treatments for Autism & PDD, Third Edition. (2008).
[Stuart2006] J.J. Stuart & S.M. Pacholok. Could it be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses. Sanger, CA: Quill Driver Books/Word Dancer Press (2006).
[Tabers2001] Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Philadelphia: FA Davis Company (2001).
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