Tonic-clonic seizure (aka grand mal)
The classic type of epileptic seizure, consisting of two phases to a tonic-clonic seizure:
the tonic phase and the clonic phase. In the tonic phase, the body becomes rigid; in the clonic phase,
there is uncontrolled jerking. Tonic-clonic seizures may or may not be preceded by an aura, and are
often followed by headache, confusion, and sleep. They may last just a few mere seconds, or continue for
several minutes.
If a tonic-clonic seizure does not resolve, or if such seizures follow each other in rapid succession,
seek emergency help. The person could be in a life-threatening state known as
Status Epilepticus.
Syptoms...
- Stiffness
- Loss of consciousness
- Fall to the floor
- Jerking/convulsions
- Blueness around the mouth
- Irregular breathing