Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized (EIG)

Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, also known as idiopathic generalized epilepsy, is related to epilepsy, idiopathic generalized 5 and generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, type 7, and has symptoms including seizures, non-epileptic convulsion and absence seizures. An important gene associated with Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized is GABRA1 (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptor Subunit Alpha1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Celecoxib Pathway, Pharmacodynamics and Vitamin D-sensitive calcium signaling in depression. The drugs Valproic acid and Topiramate have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include brain and temporal lobe, and related phenotypes are generalized myoclonic seizure and bilateral tonic-clonic seizure