Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Seizure types are organized firstly according to whether the source of the seizure within the brain is localized (partial or focal onset seizures) or distributed (generalized seizures). Partial seizures are further divided on the extent to which awareness is affected. If it is unaffected, then it is a simple partial seizure; otherwise it is a complex partial (psychomotor) seizure. A partial seizure may spread within the brain - a process known as secondary generalization. Generalized seizures are divided according to the effect on the body but all involve loss of consciousness. These include absence (petit mal), myoclonic, clonic, tonic, tonic-clonic (grand mal), and atonic seizures. Children may exhibit behaviors that are easily mistaken for epileptic seizures but are not caused by epilepsy. These include: Inattentive staring, Benign shudders (among children younger than age 2, usually when they are tired or excited), Self-gratification behaviors (nodding, rocking, head banging) Conversion disorder (flailing and jerking of the head, often in response to severe personal stress such as physical abuse). 

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures

Different Types of Seizures