Seizure types are categorized as partial and general. Partial seizures occur when abnormal electric impulses affect only one part of the brain. A generalized seizure involves and affects both hemispheres of the brain; this category includes absence (petit mal), myoclonic, atonic and tonic-clonic seizures. Absence seizures present with slight body movement accompanied by trance-like staring. Myoclonic seizures are characterized by bilateral shock-like jerking of the limbs, and atonic drop seizures result in a total loss of muscle control that may cause a person to fall. Tonic-clonic seizures are the most violent and most common type of generalized seizure.
Posted on: Sat, 10 May 2014 03:08:49 +0000
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