In this episode of the Young & Healthy podcast…
Host Symfhani Fair-Harris is joined by pediatric neurologists, Dr. Marissa Vawter-Lee and Dr. Barbara Hallinan, for an important conversation about toddler spells and seizures. Toodlerhood comes with lots of surprises, and some of them can be a little scary. Toddler spells can be alarming for parents, and it can be hard to tell the difference between a harmless toddler spell and a seizure. Dr. Vawter-Lee and Dr. Hallinan share valuable tips to help parents navigate these moments.
They explain common toddler spells—like breath-holding spells and staring spells—and describe what they look like and what to do when they happen. They also share how to tell the difference between a spell and a seizure. Finally, they talk about the signs and symptoms of seizures and what you should and shouldn’t do if your child is having a seizure.
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