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Hot water epilepsy.

W Szymonowicz, K L Meloff

    The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Hot water epilepsy, a benign reflex epilepsy, primarily affects children, triggered by immersion in water above 37°C. Seizures are typically psychomotor, with EEG suggesting a temporal lobe origin.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epileptology

    Background:

    • Reflex epilepsies are characterized by seizures precipitated by specific stimuli.
    • Hot water epilepsy (HWE) is a rare subtype of reflex epilepsy.

    Observation:

    • A case of hot water epilepsy is presented.
    • Literature review on hot water epilepsy.

    Findings:

    • Hot water epilepsy is a benign condition, predominantly affecting children.
    • Males are more frequently affected than females.
    • The primary trigger is immersion in hot water (>37°C).
    • Seizures are typically psychomotor, but generalized convulsions can occur.
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG) findings suggest a temporal lobe abnormality.

    Implications:

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    • Understanding the triggers and characteristics of HWE is crucial for diagnosis and management.
    • Further research into the neurophysiological mechanisms of HWE may provide insights into other forms of reflex epilepsy.
    • This benign condition highlights the importance of identifying specific seizure precipitants in pediatric epilepsy.