Convulsive
Convulsive
Convulsive (/kənˈvʌlsɪv/), derived from the Latin word "convulsus", which means "to tear loose", is a term used in medicine to describe a type of involuntary muscular contraction or seizure.
Definition
A convulsion is a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a convulsive episode can include sudden, rapid shaking, loss of consciousness, biting of the tongue, and sometimes loss of bladder or bowel control.
Causes
Convulsive disorders can be caused by a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, febrile seizures in children, certain genetic disorders, brain injury, or the presence of toxins in the body.
Treatment
Treatment for convulsive disorders typically involves the use of anticonvulsant medications, which work by reducing the excessive electrical activity in the brain that leads to seizures.
Related Terms
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Febrile seizures: Seizures that occur in young children with high fevers.
- Anticonvulsant: A type of drug which is used to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Convulsive
- Wikipedia's article - Convulsive
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