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… Overview An atonic epileptic seizure is a sudden loss of … causes the person to fall down. Some atonic seizures may be more limited, only causing the … This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. …
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… Overview Tonic seizures are fairly uncommon. They occur … This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. … with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic seizures.) When a tonic seizure occurs, …
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… Condition Basics What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a common condition that causes repeated seizures . The seizures are caused by bursts … Learn more Absence Epilepsy Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures Epilepsy: Focal Aware Seizures …
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… Overview Myoclonic seizures affect a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. In children and teens with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the seizures seem to occur most …
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… Overview Focal impaired awareness seizures (sometimes called complex partial … in children and adults with certain forms of epilepsy . They are the most common type of … nothing has happened. Related Information Epilepsy Credits Current as of: August 25, …
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… Overview Focal aware seizures (sometimes called simple partial … in children and adults with some forms of epilepsy . They are about half as common as … one hand, or one arm). Related Information Epilepsy Credits Current as of: August 25, …
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… Overview Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures are the easiest seizures to … happen most often in people with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. A generalized … for the next 24 hours. Related Information Epilepsy Credits Current as of: August 25, …
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… Overview Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in … may help in some cases. Related Information Epilepsy Credits Current as of: August 25, …
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… Epilepsy is a common condition that causes repeated seizures . The seizures are caused by bursts … Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures Epilepsy: Focal Aware Seizures …
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… or legs and may lose consciousness. Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 … it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: A family …
