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First Aid for Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

In a generalized tonic- clonic seizure, the whole brain is affecting from the beginning.

Some people who have epilepsy have no special seizure triggers, while others are able to recognize things in their lives that do affect their seizures.  Generally, the most frequent cause of an unexpected seizure is failure to take the medication as prescribed.Other factors include ingesting substances, hormone fluctuations, stress, photosensitivity,  sleep and wake cycles, hormonal fluctuations and menstrual cycles, excessive use and withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, illness or fever, adding or removing prescription medications or supplements can trigger seizures, and should ther

• No aura
• Begins and ends abruptly (few seconds)
• Brief myoclonic jerking of the eyelids or facial muscles
• Staring into space
• Lapse of awareness
• Prompt recovery

More common in children than in adults, absence seizures almost always start between ages 4 and 12 years. They rarely begin after age 20.

a) The tonic phase:  There is a cry and loss of consciousness
b) Arms flex up then extend in and remain rigid for a few seconds.
c) The clonic phase: Series of jerking movements take place as muscles contract and relax together. The jerking will slow down and will eventually stop.
d) Place on side to aid breathing and to keep the airway clear.