Seizures Signs and Symptoms

Seizures Signs and Symptoms, Signs and Symptoms of Seizures

Generalized seizures involve the entire cortex of the brain

·        Grand mal seizures

·          May have an aura

·          Loss of consciousness

·          Tonic-clonic movement

·          Incontinence

·          Clenched teeth, tongue biting

·          Post-ictal phase

·        Petit mal seizures

·          Loss of consciousness (10-30 seconds)

·          Eye or muscle fluttering

·          May lose muscle tone

Partial seizures are confined to a limited portion of the brain, however they may spread and become generalized

·        Focal seizures

·          Localized to one area of the body

·          No loss of consciousness

·        Psychomotor seizures

·          Characterized by distinctive auras (ie. metallic taste)

·          No loss of consciousness

·          May lose touch with their surroundings for a few moments

·          May have sudden, brief personality change

Seizures Signs and Symptoms

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