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Seizures can likewise stem from the lack of oxygen during birth. Infections in the newborn period or congenital toxoplasmosis can also produce convulsions. Usually in the newborn period, the seizures are of the grand mal type. The epileptic attack consists of characteristic violent jerking (tonic and clonic) convulsions, loss of sphincter control, and an aftermath of somnolence. During the seizure there is a tendency to bite the tongue or quit breathing for a brief period Fever may aggravate the tendency toward seizures. These should be distinguished from a true convulsive disorder. The electroencephalogram (EEG) can be very helpful in diagnosing the type of seizure and instituting a proper treatment. The next chapter will describe some of these problems, with a few suggestions for home management.

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