Thursday 25 October 2012

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Seizure symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure a person is experiencing. A seizure is caused by a disruption in electrical activity within the brain, often within the cerebral cortex. Patients who suffer from recurrent seizures are typically diagnosed with epilepsy. About 5 to 8 people in every 1,000 are diagnosed with epilepsy, and more than 4 million Americans are estimated to be living with some form of that condition. Epileptic seizures can occur either as a result of a neurological disorder or brain abnormality, or seemingly without any cause. Seizures without a known cause are called idiopathic seizures. Seizures are categorized as either partial seizures or generalized seizures. Partial seizures, also called focal seizures, involve just one part of the brain. Generalized seizures result from abnormal activity in the entire brain. A seizure may begin as a partial seizure and progress to a generalized seizure. Generalized seizures include grand mal, petit mal, myoclonic and atonic seizures.

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure

Symptoms of a Seizure


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