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Epilepsy (Seizures (60% convulsant (1/3rd Begin Generalised (Tonic-Clonic,…
Epilepsy
Seizures
60% convulsant
1/3rd Begin
Generalised
Tonic-Clonic
Limb contraction followed by extension + back arching 10- 30 seconds (tonic)
Cry - contraction of chest muslces
Followed by shaking of limbs in unison (clonic)
Tonic
constant contraction of muscles. turns blue (breathing stops)
Clonic
Shaking of limbs in unison
Myoclonic
spams of muscles in either a few areas or all over
absence
Very subtle. e.g eye blinking
Atonic
Loss of muscle activity for over 1 second. typically on both sides of the body
2/3rds Begin Focal
Auras
Sensory
psychic
autonomic
motor
Jacksonian march
Automatisms
40% non-convulsive
absence seizures
Postictal State
10- 30 minutes to return to normal
Reflex seizures - 6%
flashing lights
Sudden Noises
Sleeping seizures
Angelman Syndrome
90% of those have epilepsy
Diagnosis
EEG