Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures

Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging, bilaterally distributed networks... that include cortical and subcortical structures, but do not necessarily include the entire cortex... the location and lateralization are not consistent from one seizure to another. Generalized seizures can be asymmetric." They may begin with body movements, impaired consciousness, or both. When tonic—clonic seizures begin after age 30, suspect either a partial seizure that has become generalized or a general seizure caused by a toxic or metabolic disorder. Toxic and metabolic causes include withdrawal from alcohol or other sedative drugs, uremia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, and bacterial meningitis.

 - Generalized Seizures / Tonic-Clonic (grand mal)

 - Absence

 - Myoclonic

 - Myoclonic Atonic (drop attack)

 - Pseudoseizures (May mimic seizures but are due to a conversion reaction, a psychological disorder)



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