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Gemma Atkinson Reveals Daughter, 6, Has Epilepsy Marked by Absence Seizures

She says a doctor‑advised ketogenic diet has coincided with six months without episodes.

Overview

  • Atkinson disclosed the diagnosis on her Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast.
  • She described Mia’s episodes as brief staring and loss of awareness rather than convulsive fits.
  • Her daughter is under medical treatment with ongoing monitoring by the family and Mia’s school.
  • A doctor recommended trying a ketogenic diet to support brain function, which Atkinson pursued after extensive research.
  • Outlets report her account without naming medications or clinicians, citing her first‑person remarks as the primary source.