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i completely forgot to mention that we know what kind of seizure he took -- grand mal. information regarding it is behind the cut.
A generalized tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure involving the entire body, usually characterized by muscle rigidity, violent rhythmic muscle contractions, and loss of consciousness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the nerve cells of the brain.
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (also called grand mal seizures) are the type of seizure that most people associate with the term "seizure," convulsion, or epilepsy. They may occur in people of any age, as a single episode or as a repeated, chronic condition (epilepsy). Generalized seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity at multiple locations in the brain and/or over a large area of the brain. This results in loss of consciousness and body stiffening, which is followed by shaking of the arms and legs.
Abnormal electrical activity may start in one part of the brain and cause isolated symptoms (see partial seizures). Sometimes this abnormal electrical activity spreads through the brain, resulting in a generalized seizure. Seizures can be caused by a specific area of the brain that is injured or inflamed, or they can be due to stress on the brain from a more widespread systemic process, such as severely low blood sugar.
*bold = the things that happened to brian*
The seizure itself involves:
loss of consciousness or fainting, usually lasting between 30 seconds and five minutes
general muscle contraction and rigidity (tonic posture), usually lasting 15 to 20 seconds
violent rhythmic muscle contraction and relaxation (clonic movement), usually lasting for one to two minutes
biting the cheek or tongue, clenched teeth or jaw
incontinence (loss of urine or stool control)
stopped breathing or difficulty breathing during seizure
blue skin color
Almost all people experience loss of consciousness, and most people experience both tonic and clonic muscle activity.
After the seizure:
the person usually begins breathing normally when the seizure is over
arousable but sleepy for one hour or longer
loss of memory (amnesia) regarding events surrounding the seizure episode
headache
drowsiness
confusion, temporary and mild
may be weak for 24-48 hours following seizure (Todd's paralysis)
AND, i need a new bar to go to. heil's has too many memories and depresses me. suggestions welcome.
A generalized tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure involving the entire body, usually characterized by muscle rigidity, violent rhythmic muscle contractions, and loss of consciousness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the nerve cells of the brain.
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (also called grand mal seizures) are the type of seizure that most people associate with the term "seizure," convulsion, or epilepsy. They may occur in people of any age, as a single episode or as a repeated, chronic condition (epilepsy). Generalized seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity at multiple locations in the brain and/or over a large area of the brain. This results in loss of consciousness and body stiffening, which is followed by shaking of the arms and legs.
Abnormal electrical activity may start in one part of the brain and cause isolated symptoms (see partial seizures). Sometimes this abnormal electrical activity spreads through the brain, resulting in a generalized seizure. Seizures can be caused by a specific area of the brain that is injured or inflamed, or they can be due to stress on the brain from a more widespread systemic process, such as severely low blood sugar.
*bold = the things that happened to brian*
The seizure itself involves:
loss of consciousness or fainting, usually lasting between 30 seconds and five minutes
general muscle contraction and rigidity (tonic posture), usually lasting 15 to 20 seconds
violent rhythmic muscle contraction and relaxation (clonic movement), usually lasting for one to two minutes
biting the cheek or tongue, clenched teeth or jaw
incontinence (loss of urine or stool control)
stopped breathing or difficulty breathing during seizure
blue skin color
Almost all people experience loss of consciousness, and most people experience both tonic and clonic muscle activity.
After the seizure:
the person usually begins breathing normally when the seizure is over
arousable but sleepy for one hour or longer
loss of memory (amnesia) regarding events surrounding the seizure episode
headache
drowsiness
confusion, temporary and mild
may be weak for 24-48 hours following seizure (Todd's paralysis)
AND, i need a new bar to go to. heil's has too many memories and depresses me. suggestions welcome.