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… Epilepsy: Myoclonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview … a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. In children and teens with …
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… Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develops between ages 12 and 18. People with the disorder tend to have seizures that cause jerking in the shoulders or arms. …
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… Epilepsy: Generalized Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal …
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… Epilepsy: Tonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Tonic seizures are fairly uncommon. They occur mostly in people … syndrome. This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with …
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… Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview … and usually causes the person to fall down. Some atonic seizures may be more limited, only causing the person's head … syndrome. This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with …
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… Epilepsy Last updated June 1, 2021 Epilepsy is a common condition that causes repeated seizures . The seizures are caused by bursts of electrical … Epilepsy: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures Epilepsy: Myoclonic Seizures Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly …
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… Epilepsy On this page: Health Tools What … The more severe the injury, the higher the risk. Stroke or conditions that affect the blood vessels (vascular system) … Spasms usually start before a child is 1 year old. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. It causes jerking in the shoulders or …
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… Epilepsy: Focal Aware Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Focal aware seizures (sometimes called simple partial seizures) occur in children and adults with some forms of epilepsy . They are about half as common as focal impaired …
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… Epilepsy: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures are the easiest seizures to recognize. They happen most often in people with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. A generalized tonic-clonic …
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… Epilepsy: Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures On this page: Overview Overview … occur in children and adults with certain forms of epilepsy . They are the most common type of seizure in …