“Alternating hemiplegia of childhood” is mapped in depth under 2 genes
Public sources list it under each of them, and which one applies depends on the gene — so this page does not pick for you. Open the one for the gene involved; the basic data is below either way.
About this condition
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
This is information, not medical advice. A doctor or genetic counsellor is the right person for decisions.
What this means, in plain words
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a rare condition linked to the ATP1A2, ATP1A3, CACNA1A and 5 more genes.
No two people with this condition are the same, and not everything on this page will apply to everyone.
You are not alone
Looking up how many people live with this…
People you can contact
Looking for patient groups…
Things you can do this week
Questions to bring to your doctor
- Has a gene change been found, and is it the kind usually seen in alternating hemiplegia of childhood?
- Is there a treatment for this condition, or a study we could join?
- Should we see a genetic counsellor about what this means for the rest of the family?
Studies looking for participants
Looking for studies… Search ClinicalTrials.gov yourself ↗