Prolonged childhood seizures linked to other brain problems

Prolonged convulsive seizures in childhood could be linked to the development of other brain conditions, a study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh and University College London followed the health of more than 100 children for nine years after they had a convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) – a single or series of seizures lasting at least 30 minutes.

The study found lasting neurological conditions, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and movement problems were more common for such children than those in the general population.

More vulnerable

Children who had existing neurological or developmental issues at the time of a CSE were more likely to have