Ketogenic diet in children with epileptic encephalopathy

Uncontrolled epileptic activity could lead to progression of cerebral dysfunction, resulting in a group of disorders called epileptic encephalopathy (EE). Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of EE. It usually happens in children between 1-8 years old. Individuals with LGS could experience multiple types of seizures. LGS can be caused by a variety of conditions, including brain malformations and severe head injury. Most people with LGS experience some degree of impaired intellectual functioning/information processing, with developmental delays and behavioural disturbances.