Rolandic Epilepsy

Rolandic epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures that typically occur during sleep. The seizures, which can occur multiple times in a night, involve the facial, tongue and throat muscles, and often cause drooling and inability to speak. Rolandic epilepsy is the most common form of childhood epilepsy, affecting up to one in every two thousand children. Treatment usually consists of medications, such as antiepileptic drugs, that help reduce the frequency and severity of the seizures. Early diagnosis and treatment of Rolandic epilepsy can help reduce the risk of long-term neurological deficits and can improve a child’s quality of life.