Hot Water Epilepsy Successfully Treated With Daily Clobazam. Issue 10 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ekici, Arzu; Ozdemir, Ozlem; Yimenicioglu, Sevgi; Oren, Ayse; Sen, Ismail
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 33:Issue 10(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: benign -- clobazam -- daily -- hot water epilepsy -- reflex epilepsy; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Hot water epilepsy (HWE) is a rare form of reflex epilepsy precipitated by a bath or shower in hot water. Although the condition is benign and a decreased bath temperature will help, antiepileptic drugs may be needed in some cases. Prophylactic clobazam is currently the first choice treatment option. Here we report the case of a 10-year-old boy with HWE successfully treated with daily doses of clobazam. Daily clobazam was preferred over prophylactic clobazam because of the patient's frequent bathing and parental concern. Daily clobazam is a novel treatment option for HWE and seems to be a good choice where antiepileptic drugs are necessary. Abstract : Supplemental digital content is available in the text.