- Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure - Symptoms and causes
A tonic-clonic seizure, previously known as a grand mal seizure, causes a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions It's the type of seizure most people picture when they think about seizures
- What Causes Seizures in Adults for the First Time? - Healthline
It’s possible for an adult without a history of epilepsy to experience a seizure Learn about the potential causes as well as which seizures are most common in adults
- Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizure: Symptoms Treatment
What Is a Tonic-Clonic Seizure? Tonic-clonic seizures, formerly known as grand mal seizures, cause stiff muscles, involuntary jerking movements and a loss of consciousness Abnormal electrical activity in your brain causes them
- Tonic-Clonic Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
Tonic-clonic seizures, previously grand mal, cause loss of consciousness Next, legs jerk rapidly, bending and relaxing at the elbows, hips and knees
- Tonic and Clonic Seizures - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Tonic and clonic seizures, like other seizures and seizure disorders, require an individualized approach The doctor may recommend treatment with anti-seizure medication, nerve stimulation, dietary therapy or surgery
- Grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizures: Causes, symptoms, and more
This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of tonic-clonic seizures It will also look at the risk factors, possible lasting effects, and how to help someone having a seizure
- Understanding Tonic-Clonic Seizure Triggers: Causes And . . .
Tonic-clonic seizures, often referred to as grand mal seizures, are a type of generalized seizure characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness, muscle stiffening (tonic phase), and rhythmic jerking movements (clonic phase) These seizures are triggered by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can be caused by a variety of factors
- Tonic-clonic seizures - Epilepsy Action
Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start When this happens, the seizure is called a generalised tonic-clonic or bilateral convulsive seizure Some seizures start in one side of the brain and then spread to affect both sides When
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