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NINDS Todd's Paralysis Information Page: NINDS

Article title: NINDS Todd's Paralysis Information Page: NINDS

Main condition: Todd's Paralysis

Conditions: Todd's Paralysis

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What is Todd's Paralysis?
Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition characterized by a brief period of transient (temporary) paralysis following a seizure. The paralysis — which may be partial or complete — generally occurs on one side of the body and usually subsides completely within 48 hours. Todd's paralysis may also affect speech or vision. The cause is not known. Examination of an individual who is experiencing or who has just experienced Todd's paralysis may help physicians identify the origin of the seizure. It is important to distinguish the condition from a stroke, which requires different treatment.

Is there any treatment?
Treatment of Todd's paralysis is symptomatic and supportive because the paralysis disappears quickly.

What is the prognosis?
An occurrence of Todd's paralysis indicates that a seizure has occurred. The prognosis for the patient depends upon the effects of the seizure, not the occurrence of the paralysis.

What research is being done?
The NINDS supports research on intractable epilepsy and various forms of paralysis such as Todd's paralysis. The research focuses on increasing knowledge of these conditions, and finding ways to prevent and treat them.

 Organizations

Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Suite 500
Landover, MD 20785-7223
postmaster@efa.org
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Tel: 301-459-3700 800-EFA-1000 (332-1000)
Fax: 301-577-2684

This fact sheet is in the public domain. You may copy it.Provided by:
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892



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