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central nervous system, seizure, tonic-clonic, seizure, grand mal, grand mal seizure, seizure, generalized, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, seizure involving the entire body, characterized by muscle rigidity, violent rhythmic muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, abnormal electrical activity, in the nerve cells, the brain, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, grand mal seizures, the type of seizure that most people associate, the term "seizure", convulsion, epilepsy, occur in people of any age, a single episode, a repeated, chronic condition, epilepsy, majority of seizures that, occur, a single episode, generalized tonic-clonic seizures rather than other types, generalized seizures, abnormal electrical activity at multiple locations, in the brain, over a large area, the brain, results in loss of consciousness, body stiffening, is followed by shaking, the arms, legs, abnormal electrical activity, start in one part, the brain, isolated symptoms, partial seizures, this abnormal electrical activity spreads, the brain, resulting, generalized seizure, seizures, a specific area, the brain that is injured, inflamed, due to stress on the brain, a more widespread systemic process, severely low blood sugar, the more common causes, seizures, idiopathic, the seizure has no identifiable cause, beginning between ages 5, occur at any age, no other neurologic abnormalities present, a family history of epilepsy, seizures, congenital defects, birth, perinatal injuries, occur near the time of birth, seizures, beginning in infancy, early childhood, febrile seizure, in children, due to rapidly rising fevers in children, systemic illness, acute severe infections of any part, chronic infections, neurosyphilis, complications of aids, immune disorders, metabolic abnormalities, affect people of any age, diabetes mellitus complications, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, uremia, toxic accumulation of wastes, nutritional deficiencies, phenylketonuria, pku, - rarely causing seizures in infants, brain injury, seizures, most likely brain membranes, seizures, beginning, 2 years, injury, early seizures, 2 weeks of injury, not necessarily indicate that chronic seizures, epilepsy, tumors, brain lesions, hematomas, affecting any age, common after age 30, partial, focal, seizures, most common initially, progressing to generalized tonic-clonic seizures, use of alcohol, recreational drugs, withdrawal from alcohol, drugs, low blood sodium, glucose, disorders affecting the blood vessels, stroke, tia, a common cause of seizures after age 60, degenerative disorders, senile dementia alzheimer type, similar organic brain syndromes, nervous system infections, meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, risk factors, injury, brain, a family history of seizures, severe medical problems that affect electrolytes, exposure to illicit drugs, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, have an aura, sensory warning sign, preceding the seizure, a visual, taste, smell, sensory, hallucination, dizziness, seizure involves, loss of consciousness, fainting, lasting between 30 seconds, five minutes, general muscle contraction, rigidity, tonic posture, lasting 15 to 20 seconds, violent rhythmic muscle contraction, relaxation, clonic movement, lasting, one to two minutes, biting the cheek, tongue, clenched teeth, jaw, incontinence, loss of urine, stool control, stopped breathing, difficulty breathing, seizure, blue skin color, all people experience loss of consciousness, most people experience both tonic, clonic muscle activity, seizure, person, begins breathing, the seizure is over, arousable but sleepy, one hour, longer, loss of memory, amnesia, regarding events surrounding the seizure episode, headache, drowsiness, confusion, temporary, weak, 24-48 hours following seizure, todd's paralysis, diagnosis of a grand mal seizure, excluding other medical problems, look, a seizure, heart arrythmia, a neuromuscular examination, not reveal neurologic deficits, decreases in brain functions, person is not actively having seizures, an eeg, characteristic changes, location, the seizure, an eeg, normal in between seizures, a normal eeg, does not rule out a seizure disorder, various blood tests, depending on the suspected cause, complete blood count, blood chemistry, blood glucose, liver function tests, kidney function tests, bun, creatinine, infectious diseases, depending on the suspected cause, head ct, mri scan, lumbar puncture, spinal tap, disorders, symptoms resembling seizures include transient ischemic attacks, rage, panic attacks, a generalized seizure occurs, give appropriate emergency first aid, emergency first-aid treatment, protect the person from injury, clear the area of furniture, objects, injury from falls, seizure, not attempt to force a hard object, spoon, a tongue depressor, between the teeth, cause more damage than, prevent by doing this, not attempt to restrain, hold the person, seizure, protect the person from inhaling vomit, mucus, turn the person, side, vomiting occurs, keep the person on side sleeping, seizure is over, person having a seizure turns blue, stops breathing, try to position the head, prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway, breathing, starts on its own once the seizure is over, cpr, mouth-to-mouth breathing is rarely needed after seizures, cannot be performed, seizure, repeated, prolonged seizures, regaining consciousness, returning to normal behavior between them, status epilepticus, severe lack of oxygen, an emergency situation requiring immediate professional assistance, emergency treatment by medical personnel, status epilepticus, measures to protect the airway needed, use of tubes to keep the airway open, breathing, supported, thiamine, intravenous glucose given, medications diazepam, valium, lorazepam, anticonvulsant medications phenytoin, phenobarbital, control prolonged, repeated generalized seizures, injected into a vein, medical treatment needed, general anesthesia, muscle-paralyzing medications, after status epilepticus, controlled, anticonvulsants begun, not known already, seizure, treat any injuries from bumps, falls, record details, the seizure to report, important details include the date, the seizure, how long it lasted, body parts were affected, type of movements, causes, behavior, seizure, factors noted, treating the cause, one has been identified, stop seizures, surgical repair of tumors, brain lesions, treatments, an isolated seizure, an obvious trigger, fever, toxic reaction, treated by eliminating, avoiding the precipitating factor, an isolated seizure, an obvious trigger, examination, eeg, no abnormalities on other testing, require treatment, oral anticonvulsants, anti-seizure medications, prevent, reduce the number of future seizures, response is individual, dosage, have to be adjusted repeatedly, numerous medications which effective alone, used in combination, side effects of these medications, plasma drug-levels, monitored to various degrees, depending on which medications, women who might get pregnant, take additional medications, vitamins to reduce the risk of birth defects associated, of these medications, such women, followed, high-risk pregnancy clinic, patients who continue to have seizures despite several medications, benefit, a vagal nerve stimulator, implantable device that stimulates a nerve, in the neck, from brain surgery to remove tissue responsible, causing the seizures, use of informational jewelry, cards, medic-alert, similar products, indicate a seizure disorder advised to help the patient receive prompt medical treatment, a seizure occurs, seizures, a single isolated occurrence, closely repeated seizures, at various intervals, seizures that recur create a condition known, epilepsy, seizures that occur singly, in closely associated groups, commonly, a condition brain injury, an isolated incident, develop into a chronic seizure disorder, seizures, the first 2 weeks of a brain injury, not necessarily mean that a chronic seizure disorder, a seizure-free period, indicate that reduction, elimination of medications possible, medications, changed only under the supervision, the health care provider, death, permanent brain damage from seizures is rare, a serious injury, occur, a seizure occurs driving, operating dangerous equipment, restricted, poorly, controlled seizure disorders, infrequent seizures, not severely restrict the patient's lifestyle, work, school, recreation, not necessarily need to be restricted, recurrent seizures, seizure disorder, prolonged, closely occurring seizures, returning to normal behavior(status epilepticus, injury from falls, bumps, biting oneself, injury to oneself, others, seizure occurs, driving, operating machinery, inhaling fluid, lungs, pneumonia, permanent brain damage, stroke, side effects of medications, observable symptoms, women planning to get pregnant need to alert physician in advance, adjust medications, many anti-epileptic medications cause birth defects, learning disorders, either from seizures, medications, call local emergency number, the first time a person has had a seizure, a seizure is occuring in someone, a medical id bracelet, instructions explaining what to, case of someone who has had seizures, ambulance, of these emergency situations, longer seizure than the person, has, an unusual number of seizures, repeated seizures over a few minutes, repeated seizures where consciousness, normal behavior is not regained between them, status epilepticus, any new symptoms occur, side effects of medications, drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, sedation, nausea/vomiting, rash, loss of hair, tremors, abnormal movements, coordination, generally, no known prevention, seizures, decrease the likelihood of triggering a seizure by taking medicines, getting enough sleep, eating a proper diet, abstaining from alcohol, drugs, reduce the chance of head injuries by wearing head protection, avoiding risky behavior.