Manifestations of seizure types

Question 1

Also called partial seizure, occurs in just one part of the brain, lasts only a few seconds

Answer 1

Focal

Question 2

Individual remains conscious but experiences unsual feelings or sensations(sudden feelings of joy, see/ hear things not real)

Answer 2

Focal aware

Question 3

Dream like experience

Answer 3

Complex focal seizure

Question 4

Abnormal neuronal activity on both sides of the brain; may cause loss of consciousness, falls, or massive muscle spasms

Answer 4

Generalized

Question 5

Individual may appear to be staring into space and/or have jerking or twitching muscles

Answer 5

Absence seizure

Question 6

Causes stiffining of muscles or body

Answer 6

Tonic

Question 7

Repeated jerking movements of muscles on both sides of the body

Answer 7

Clonic

Question 8

Just after the seizure, the individual may be confused fatigued, and fall into a deep sleep

Answer 8

Postical period