You cannot fully outgrow Lennox-Gastaut syndrome as it's a lifelong condition.
The symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can change over time, with different types of seizures and the frequency of the seizures can also change in adulthood and childhood but the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome will still persist.
In very rare cases a person may outgrow Lennox-Gastaut syndrome but it's a very rare occurrence and most people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have at least some level of permanent cognitive impairment.
The complications of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome include developmental delays, seizures, behavioral problems and increased risk of death.
Other complications of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome include difficulty swallowing and breathing which can lead to aspiration of fluids and food into your lungs, which can result in pneumonia from the seizures.
Status Epilepticus, injuries, traumatic brain injury and even Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy are other complications of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Status Epilepticus is a prolonged seizure event which can be life threatening and is also a significant complication of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Seizures as a result of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can cause injuries and falls and lead to traumatic brain injures as well as other injuries.
Having seizures with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can also lead to developmental delays in areas like motor skills, language and cognitive abilities.
And many people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome also experience behavioral challenges, which include hyperactivity, aggression and difficulty in following of routines.
And the seizures and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can cause intellectual impairment which can get worse overtime.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can also lead to emotional problems such as anxiety and depression and many medications that are used to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can also have side effects including aplastic anemia and liver failure.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is progressive as the seizures can be difficult to control and the behavioral and cognitive impairment that is associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome often gets worse over time, most particularly with persistent seizures.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe type of epilepsy syndrome that is characterized by multiple types of seizures which include tonic, atonic, atypical absence, myoclonic and generalized tonic clonic seizures.
These types of seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome are often resistant to multiple medications and the condition can also cause significant developmental and intellectual challenges.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is considered the most severe type of epilepsy because it involves several different types of seizures and some of which are more likely to cause injuries.
And seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can even often lead to brain damage and cause learning difficulties, developmental setbacks and loss of previously learned abilities.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome seizures are often difficult to control with medications and multiple medications may be required, but complete control of the seizures is rare.
People with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can live into their 50s and 60s although some are more likely to die prematurely as a result of the underlying brain disorder, seizures and injuries, aspiration, accidents, pneumonia or even Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.