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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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Prevention
Generally, there is no known prevention for seizures. However, you can decrease the likelihood of triggering a seizure by taking medicines as directed, getting enough sleep, eating a proper diet, and abstaining from alcohol and drugs.
Reduce the chance of head injuries by wearing head protection and avoiding risky behavior.
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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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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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