Epilepsy, Hot Water, 1; Hwe1
Description
Hot water epilepsy (HWE) is a form of reflex or sensory epilepsy in which seizures are precipitated by immersion in hot water or pouring of hot water over the head during bathing. The seizures are usually complex partial, but about 33% of patients experience secondary generalization. There are no additional neurologic abnormalities (Satishchandra, 2003).
Genes related to Epilepsy, Hot Water, 1; Hwe1
- SLC1A1
Clinical Features
Phenotypes and symptoms related to Epilepsy, Hot Water, 1; Hwe1
- Generalized hypotonia
- Muscular hypotonia
- Febrile seizures
- Drowsiness
Incidence and onset information
— Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.
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Epilepsy, Hot Water, 1; Hwe1 Recommended genes panels
| Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered |
|---|
|
SLC1A1.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics in United States.
SLC1A1
Specificity
100 %
Genes
100 % |
Alternate names
Epilepsy, Hot Water, 1; Hwe1 Is also known as bathing epilepsy, water immersion epilepsy;.
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