Clonic seizures
Clonic Seizures
Clonic seizures (/ˈklɒnɪk/; from the Greek word "κλονικός" (klonikos), meaning "jolting") are a type of seizure characterized by rhythmic, jerking muscle movements. They are typically associated with epilepsy, but can also occur as a result of other medical conditions such as stroke, brain tumor, or drug overdose.
Definition
A clonic seizure is a type of convulsion in which the individual experiences repetitive and rhythmic jerks that involve both sides of the body simultaneously. These jerks are usually the same on both sides of the body, and can affect the arms, legs, and/or face.
Causes
Clonic seizures can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Epilepsy: This is the most common cause of clonic seizures. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
- Brain injury: Damage to the brain from a traumatic injury can lead to clonic seizures.
- Stroke: A stroke can disrupt the normal electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures.
- Brain tumor: Tumors in the brain can cause seizures by disrupting normal brain function.
- Drug overdose: Certain drugs, especially stimulants and hallucinogens, can cause clonic seizures.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of a clonic seizure is the rhythmic jerking of the muscles. Other symptoms can include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Drooling or frothing at the mouth
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Unusual eye movements
- Confusion or fatigue after the seizure
Treatment
Treatment for clonic seizures typically involves medication to control the seizures. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove a brain tumor or other underlying cause of the seizures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clonic seizures
- Wikipedia's article - Clonic seizures
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski