Generalized Epilepsy / Seizures
A generalized seizure starts when all areas of the brain are affected by an abnormal electrical impulse. There are different types of generalized seizures, including Absence seizures (petit mal seizures), Myoclonic seizures, Clonic seizures, Tonic seizures, Tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures), and Atonic seizures. In some cases, the seizure may begin as a partial, or focal, seizure. These seizures may affect only part of the body.
Then they may progress to a generalized seizure, which affects the whole body.
Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms of a generalized seizure can vary depending on the type of seizure. Symptoms may include: Stiff muscles, Loss of consciousness, A cry or groan, Jerking of the arms or legs, Loss of bladder or bowel control, Limited or even stopped breathing, Blue lips, Loss of muscle tone, Sudden collapse, etc. Most generalized seizures typically last between one to three minutes.
Tonic-clonic seizures can last up to five minutes and may need emergency medical attention.
Diagnosis
A detailed description of what happened during your seizure is important to making a correct diagnosis. Your doctor will likely need to speak to a witness who has seen your seizures, as people tend to go unconscious during some types of seizures. One of the most useful tools for diagnosis is an electroencephalogram (EEG). This records electrical activity in the brain. The EEG can record unusual spikes or waves in electrical activity patterns.
Treatment
Correct treatment can help reduce or prevent seizures. In some cases, treatment can help patients to remain free of seizures for the rest of their lives. Anti-seizure (or anti-epileptic) medications can be highly effective. It may take a few tries to get the right drug and the right amount. Your doctor will work with you to monitor side effects and find the best treatment.
Conditions Treated
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Down’s Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sensory Process Disorders
- Learning Disability
- Intellectual Disability
- Speech / Language Delay
- Neuro / Motor Developmental Delay
- Global Developmental Delay
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Knee & Foot Deformities
- Generalized Epilepsy / Seizures
- Genetic Syndromes
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
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