27th August 2020

A 6-year-old boy, Jamie, who is fit and well is brought to the GP by his mother

A 6-year-old boy, Jamie, who is fit and well is brought to the GP by his mother. Jamie’s mother has noticed him jerking violently at seemingly random times. When probed, his mother says that these episodes often occur when Jamie is stressed. Jamie says he can feel them coming but cannot always stop them happening. Jamie’s mother is worried that Jamie is having seizures. What is the most likely diagnosis?

For the patient above, please select the most appropriate diagnosis. Select ONE option from the list above.