Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two primary categories of seizure?
A
Grand-mal and petit mal.
2
Q
What is the difference between a grand-mal and a petit mal seizure?
A
Grand-mal includes spasms of muscles and loss of consciousness, fatigue upon awakening. Petit mal is a sudden, momentary loss of consciousness, no muscle spasm.
3
Q
What is the main diagnostic criteria of epilepsy?
A
EEG shows positive signs.
