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Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure - Symptoms and causes Usually, a tonic-clonic seizure is caused by epilepsy But sometimes this type of seizure can be triggered by other health problems, such as a high fever or damage to the brain Some people who have a tonic-clonic seizure don’t have another one and don't need treatment
Can Seizures Cause Brain Damage? 4 Types That Pose a Risk Severe seizures in a developing brain can cause changes in various brain structures and lead to neuron loss, resulting in brain abnormalities Based on animal studies, researchers believe these changes can sometimes be irreversible, causing permanent brain damage, though some children may recover
Can seizures cause brain damage? - Medical News Today However, frequent or long seizures can cause damage to brain cells in rare cases These types of seizures are known as status epilepticus and require immediate medical care
Long-Term Effects of Grand Mal Seizures | Healthfully It is not common for death or brain damage to occur during a grand mal seizure However, due to the intensity of the occurrence, injuries could occur from lack of oxygen, falling or swallowing something during the seizure
Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizure: Symptoms Treatment 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
Can Seizures Cause Permanent Brain Damage? - Biology Insights While immediate effects can be profound, permanent brain damage is not a universal outcome Most seizures do not cause lasting harm to nerve cells The potential for long-term damage depends on factors like seizure characteristics and an individual’s overall health
Generalized seizures (grand mal seizures) - Harvard Health In some people, this type of seizure may be related to a genetic (inherited) vulnerability that makes the brain cells unusually sensitive to minor changes in the environment In other cases, seizures may be related to scarring caused by prior head trauma or by a previous stroke, brain tumor or brain infection