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There are actually six types of seizures.
1. Grand Mal - Unconsciousness, convulsions, muscle rigidity
2. Absence - Brief loss of consciousness
3. Myoclonic - Sporadic jerking movements
4. Clonic - Repetitive jerking movements
5. Tonic - Muscle stiffness and rigidity
6. Atonic - Loss of muscle tone
What else can I help you with?
Can Chemotherapy cause seizures?
Yes they can cause seizures. it depends what type of person you are like if your immune system is weak you can have seizures.
Can epileptic seizures be found in the subcortical of the brian?
yes epileptic seizures can be found in the sub-cortical of the Brain's of the type of seizures are all over the brain .
Did Caesar have a type disease?
Epilepsy (seizures)
Are any type of seizures associated with fibromyalgia?
No.
Can the influenza type b virus create seizures?
Seizures are not a common symptom in influenza, however, they can accompany a high fever, such as often occurs with the flu. These are called febrile seizures. Children are most vulnerable to febrile seizures. However, do not assume this is just a symptom of the flu if there are seizures, all seizures should be evaluated immediately by a physician to determine the type, cause, and need for treatment.
How can tonic clonic seizures be dangerous for those who undergo them?
Tonic clonic seizures are the most common type of seizures. They can be dangerous to the sufferers of seizures because they could hurt themselves or choke while undergoing a seizure.
What treatment is effective for patients with seizures?
Seizures are a problem found in severe forms of MPS and especially in MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome). Patients with seizures are given a type of prescription medication known as an anticonvulsant.
Can seizures dissaper?
Yes. Epilepsy isn't necessarily a lifelong condition. Many people will stop having seizures, but some will continue to have them for the rest of their life. It depends on the type and causes of their seizures. There are many factors to consider.
I take Depakote for seizures and noticed that I am getting brain zapps are these a type of seizure?
may be
Describe ways that medication can be used to control seizures?
Medications for seizures work by regulating brain activity to prevent excessive firing of neurons. They can be taken daily to prevent seizures, or as needed to stop seizures once they start. The choice of medication depends on the type of seizure and individual factors such as age and other medical conditions. Regular monitoring is important to ensure proper dosing and effectiveness.
Do all seizures have convulsions?
No. Seizures can be 'grand mal' which involve the tonic-clonic muscle movement you describe as convulsions. 'Petit mal' seizures can be absence seizures, most often seen in children, where the patient seems catatonic for a brief period. Partial seizures can involve only one small body area, and some seizures consist of just a recurrent tic which can evolve into a larger seizure. Even a hiccup is believed to be a type of mild seizure.
What is the most common surgical procedure for treating seizures?
The most common type of surgery is the focal cortical resection. In this procedure, a small part of the brain responsible for causing the seizures is removed.
