Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Alternate Names : Grand Mal Seizure
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of seizures vary according to the type of seizure and the portion of the brain that is affected. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures often have the following characteristics:
begin suddenly without warning
cause confusion or fatigue the rest of the day
include jerking of the arms and legs
include loss of bladder control
involve stiffening of the body
last 1 to 2 minutes, with consciousness returning up to 15 minutes later
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