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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/Todd’s Syndrome

Jayasri  J.

Abstract


Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a rare neurological condition temporarily cause distortion in perception of body size, image and time can lead to disorientation and misperception of reality. The syndrome is usually associated with visual hallucinations. It is very rare condition most often affect in children and young adult. It is due to family history of migraines, temporal lobe epilepsy, delirium tremens, and brain tumors, Infectious mononucleosis. The hallmark sign of Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a migraine. No proven effective treatment for Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS). Plenty of rest, Migraine treatments can help stop symptoms and prevent future attacks of “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome.”

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijnn.v3i2.412

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