Catalog
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Link to WHO Definition
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1014397110
Epilepsy with onset between the ages of 6 and 25 years with myoclonic jerks without loss of consciousness predominantly occurring early in the morning. Intelligence is not affected. Jerks may be facilitated by sleep deprivation, stress, or certain visual stimuli. Convulsive seizures may occur and may be preceded by myoclonic jerks.