Epilepsy: Tonic Seizures
Current as of: November 20, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Steven C. Schachter MD - Neurology
Epilepsy: Tonic SeizuresTopic OverviewTonic seizures are fairly uncommon. They occur mostly in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic seizures.) When a tonic seizure occurs, the muscles in the body contract and the entire body stiffens. This occurs suddenly and without warning. And it often causes the person to fall down. People who have tonic or atonic seizures are likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their activities to prevent serious injury. Related InformationCreditsCurrent as of: November 20, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Current as of: November 20, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Steven C. Schachter MD - Neurology |
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