Grand mal

Grand mal seizure is a type of seizure that involves a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. It's the type of seizure most people picture when they think about seizures in general. Grand mal seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain. Most of the time grand mal seizures are caused by epilepsy. In some cases, however, this type of seizure can be triggered by other health problems, such as extremely low blood sugar, a high fever or a stroke.

Causes[edit | edit source]

Many conditions can cause grand mal seizures, including:

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of a grand mal seizure include:

Sudden loss of consciousness
Stiffening of the body
Jerking and twitching of the limbs
Biting the tongue
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Unresponsiveness after the seizure
Confusion
Fatigue
Severe headache

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of grand mal seizures typically involves a combination of medical history, physical and neurological examinations, and tests such as:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for grand mal seizures is aimed at reducing or preventing seizures. This can be achieved through:

See also[edit | edit source]

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