There are many reasons for childhood “funny turns”. Your medical practitioner will have given you a likely diagnosis and this leaflet contains links for further information on some of the commonest causes of funny turns in childhood. This leaflet is designed to alert you should your child’s symptoms change and advice as to where to get help. It helps to have video of your child’s episodes to take to any medical appointments.
If your child has any of the following at any time:
Go to the nearest Hospital Emergency (A&E) Department or phone 999
Please ring your GP surgery or contact NHS 111 - dial 111 or for children aged 5 years and above visit 111.nhs.uk
Your child may be diagnosed with one of the below conditions that requires no medical attention:
Here are links for further information:
Breath holding attacks: www.nhs.uk/conditions/breath-holdingspells-in-chil...
Simple faint: www.nhs.uk/conditions/fainting/
Reflex anoxic seizures: http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/stars/uk/
Night terrors: www.nhs.uk/conditions/night-terrors/
Sleep myoclonus (Brief jerks of one or more limbs. Occurs only in sleep. No treatment needed)
Continue providing your child’s care at home. If you are still concerned about your child, contact NHS 111 – dial 111 or for children aged 5 years and above visit 111.nhs.uk
This guidance is written by healthcare professionals from across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
