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Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Alternate Names : Grand Mal Seizure, Seizure - Generalized, Seizure - Grand Mal, Seizure - Tonic-Clonic
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Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis of a grand mal seizure is based on the symptoms and excluding other medical problems that can look like a seizure (such as heart arrythmia). A neuromuscular examination may or may not reveal neurologic deficits (decreases in brain functions) when the person is not actively having seizures.
An EEG may show characteristic changes and in some cases may show the focus (location of the cause of the seizure). An EEG can be normal in between seizures and a normal EEG does not rule out a seizure disorder.
Tests for the cause may include various blood tests (depending on the suspected cause), including:
Tests for the cause may include procedures such as:
Disorders that may cause symptoms resembling seizures include transient ischemic attacks, rage, or panic attacks.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Tests & Exams
• BUN
• CBC
• CHEM-20
• Cranial CT Scan
• Creatinine - Serum
• CSF Collection
• EEG
• Glucose Test
• Kidney Function Tests
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI
Other Topics
• Acute
• Agitation
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Breathing Difficulties - First Aid
• Breathing Difficulty
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• CPR
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Fever
• Hair Loss
• Head Injury
• Headache
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Seizures
• Thiamine
• Urinary Incontinence
Review Date : 11/21/2002
Reviewed By : Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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