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Atonic seizures, also called "drop attacks," are abrupt, with loss of muscle tone lasting one to two seconds, but with rapid recovery. Consciousness is usually impaired.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago(also called "drop attacks"): These are characterized by sudden, limp posture and a brief period of unconsciousness and last for one to two seconds.
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What type of seizure normally caused by not taking medications?
atonic type seizure
What happens in drop attacks?
In drop attacks, the child falls suddenly to the ground. This may be because the legs suddenly fold up (atonic seizure) or stiffen (tonic seizures), or because of a violent jerk (myoclonic seizure) that throws the child to the floor.
Atonic bladder type in tabes dorsalis?
atonic bladder
What is another name for atonic seizures?
Atonic seizures are also called "drop attacks"
What is Unaccented syllable?
Atonic
What is an unaccented syllable called?
Atonic
What part of the body is affected by atonic seizure?
The rapid loss of muscular tone could be limited to head and neck muscles, resulting in head drop, or it may be more extensive, involving muscles for balance and causing unexpected falls with physical injury.
What is amyotonia?
Amyotonia - atonic condition of the muscles
What is the first element into atonic number1?
H, hydrogen
Are the mass numbers but not the atonic mass whole numbers?
correct
What is the medical term meaning lack of tone?
If you are referring to lack of or poor muscle tone then "hypotonia" is the correct medical term for low tone, and "atony" for absent tone.
Does bladder become atonic in tabes dorsalis or automatic or hypertonic?
neurogenic
