Seizure: Symptom Causes

Aura
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... A subjective sensory phenomenon that may involve any of the five senses, such as visual auras (often described as flashing lights), sensory auras (paresthesias), or auditory auras. Other... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Chorea
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Chorea (Greek for “dance”) refers to continuous, rapid, and abrupt jerking movements, which are involuntary and often possess a writhing quality. These movements often interfere with... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures/Convulsions
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Seizures are a symptom of some identifiable underlying cause or are idiopathic. Epilepsy is recurrent unprovoked seizures. Seizures may or may not be associated with convulsive activity. Correct classification of the seizure type helps... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Differentiate supranuclear facial palsy from peripheral (nuclear) facial palsy. Supranuclear palsy involves predominantly the lower part of the face. Emotional responses may be... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Chorea
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Chorea consists of brief, irregular, nonrhythmic, unsustained involuntary movements that flow from one part of the body to another. Chorea is often accompanied by athetosis, which are slow, writhing, involuntary movements.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures – Childhood
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Febrile seizures occur in 3–4% of all children; they often do not require long-term treatment. Each year, between 25,000 and 40,000 children in the U.S. have a first... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures – Neonatal
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Seizures in the newborn are often difficult to diagnose, because there may only be subtle manifestations. Any insult that affects the brain in this age group can present with seizures, thus the differential... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

Facial Paralysis
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Although Bell palsy is the most frequent etiology, it is a diagnosis of exclusion; one must thoroughly rule out infections, congenital, developmental, and other causes. Serial electrical testing provides objective monitoring... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ FULL TEXT »

CHOREA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of this symptom lend themselves easily to recall. Simply remember the word VINDICATE. There are usually just one or two diseases for each letter. V—Vascular suggests an infarct of the subthalamic nucleus ... READ FULL TEXT »

FASCICULATIONS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This sign is generally considered pathognomonic for anterior horn cell or root disease. It may occur, however, in certain cases of peripheral neuropathy, in electrolyte disturbances, and in myasthenia gravis, ... READ FULL TEXT »

MYOCLONUS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The differential diagnosis of this sign is similar to the differential diagnosis of tremors (see page 521), but a few additional possibilities should be kept in mind. Idiopathic myoclonus epilepsy, ... READ FULL TEXT »

TREMOR AND OTHER INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... Anatomy can assist one greatly in formulating a differential diagnosis of tremor of hepatic coma, Wilson disease, and alcoholism. The thyroid brings to mind the tremor of Graves disease. The kidneys signify the ... READ FULL TEXT »

CONVULSIONS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... To formulate a differential diagnosis of convulsions, one must use both physiology and anatomy. The anatomic causes are charted in Table 19 . ... READ FULL TEXT »

FACIAL PARALYSIS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... A facial palsy is usually considered to be Bell palsy and it frequently is. Nevertheless, the clinician who begins treatment without ruling out other possibilities will eventually get burned. Anatomy is the key to recalling these ... READ FULL TEXT »

WEAKNESS OR PARALYSIS OF ONE OR MORE EXTREMITIES
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This symptom, as opposed to generalized weakness and fatigue (see page 541), is almost invariably due to a neurologic disorder. Consequently, a comprehensive list of causes is developed using neuroanatomy. Muscle ... READ FULL TEXT »

Aura
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... An aura is a sensory or motor phenomenon, idea, or emotion that marks the initial stage of a seizure or the approach of a classic migraine headache. Auras may be classified as cognitive, affective,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Carpopedal spasm
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Carpopedal spasm is the violent, painful contraction of the muscles in the hands and feet. (See Recognizing carpopedal spasm, page 126.) It's an important sign of tetany, a... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Fasciculations
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Fasciculations are local muscle contractions representing the spontaneous discharge of a muscle fiber bundle innervated by a single motor nerve filament. These contractions... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Level of consciousness, decreased
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... A decrease in the level of consciousness (LOC), from lethargy to stupor to coma, usually results from a neurologic disorder and may signal a life-threatening complication, such as... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Myoclonus
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Myoclonus — sudden, shocklike contractions of a single muscle or muscle group — occurs with various neurologic disorders and may herald the onset of a seizure. These... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Paralysis, the total loss of voluntary motor function, results from severe cortical or pyramidal tract damage. It can occur with a cerebrovascular disorder, degenerative neuromuscular disease, trauma, tumor, or central... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, absence
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times per day, causing... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, complex partial
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... A complex partial seizure occurs when a focal seizure begins in the temporal lobe and causes a partial alteration of consciousness — usually confusion. Psychomotor seizures can occur at any age, but their incidence... History ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Like other types of seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures are caused by the paroxysmal, uncontrolled discharge of central nervous system neurons, leading to neurologic dysfunction. Unlike most other... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, simple partial
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Resulting from an irritable focus in the cerebral cortex, simple partial seizures typically last about 30 seconds and don’t alter the patient’s level of consciousness (LOC). The type and pattern reflect the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Central Nervous System and Vascular Causes Cerebrovascular disease    Thrombosis    Embolism    ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis and Paresis
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Acute (Developing in Hours) Spinal cord injury Spinal cord hemorrhage (secondary to vascular malformation, coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy, trauma) ... READ FULL TEXT »

Vocal cord paralysis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Vocal cord paralysis results from disease of or injury to the superior or, most commonly, the recurrent laryngeal nerve. It may also be congenital. Causes Vocal cord paralysis commonly results... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ FULL TEXT »

Aura
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... An aura is a sensory or motor phenomenon, idea, or emotion that marks the initial stage of a seizure or the approach of a classic migraine headache. Auras may be classified as... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Carpopedal spasm
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Carpopedal spasm is the violent, painful contraction of the muscles in the hands and feet. (See Recognizing carpopedal spasm.) It’s an important sign of tetany, a... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Fasciculations
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Fasciculations are local muscle contractions representing the spontaneous discharge of a muscle fiber bundle innervated by a single motor nerve filament. These contractions cause visible dimpling... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ FULL TEXT »

Level of consciousness, decreased
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... A decrease in level of consciousness (LOC), from lethargy to stupor to coma, usually results from a neurologic disorder and may signal a life-threatening complication, such as hemorrhage, trauma, or cerebral edema. However, this... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Myoclonus
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Myoclonus—sudden, shocklike contractions of a single muscle or muscle group—occurs with various neurologic disorders and may herald onset of a seizure. These contractions may be isolated or repetitive, rhythmic or... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Paralysis, the total loss of voluntary motor function, results from severe cortical or pyramidal tract damage. It can occur with a cerebrovascular disorder, degenerative neuromuscular... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, absence
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times a day, causing periods of inattention.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Patient counseling ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, complex partial
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... A complex partial seizure occurs when a focal seizure begins in the temporal lobe and causes a partial alteration of consciousness—usually confusion. Psychomotor seizures can occur at any age, but... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Like other types of seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures are caused by the paroxysmal, uncontrolled discharge of central nervous system (CNS) neurons, leading to neurologic dysfunction. Unlike most other types... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, simple partial
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Resulting from an irritable focus in the cerebral cortex, simple partial seizures typically last about 30 seconds and don’t alter the patient’s level of consciousness (LOC). The type and pattern reflect the location of the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Chorea [Choreiform movements]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Chorea—brief, unpredictable bursts of rapid, jerky motion that interrupt normal coordinated movement—indicates dysfunction of the extrapyramidal system. Unlike tics,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)

... Linda M. Savory Seizures are a common serious neurologic disorder in the outpatient setting. In the United States, approximately 4 million patients... Approach. ... History. ... Physical examination (PE) ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment. ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)

... Differential Overview ❑ Generalized (grand mal) ❑ Partial (focal) ❑ Complex partial (temporal lobe) ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Vocal cord paralysis
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Paralysis of the vocal cords results from disease of or injury to the superior or, most often, the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Causes Vocal cord paralysis commonly results from the accidental severing... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ FULL TEXT »

Carpopedal spasm
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Carpopedal spasm is the violent, painful contraction of the muscles in the hands and feet. (See Recognizing carpopedal spasm, page 70.) It’s an important sign of tetany, a potentially life-threatening condition... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Fasciculations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Fasciculations are local muscle contractions representing the spontaneous discharge of a muscle fiber bundle innervated by a single motor nerve filament. These contractions cause visible dimpling or wavelike twitching of the... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Level of consciousness, decreased
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... A decrease in level of consciousness (LOC), from lethargy to stupor to coma, usually results from a neurologic disorder and may signal a life-threatening complication, such as hemorrhage, trauma, or cerebral edema. However, this sign can... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Myoclonus
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Myoclonus — sudden, shocklike contractions of a single muscle or muscle group — occurs with various neurologic disorders and may herald onset of a seizure. These contractions may be isolated... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Paralysis, the total loss of voluntary motor function, results from severe cortical or pyramidal tract damage. It can occur with a cerebrovascular disorder, degenerative neuromuscular disease, trauma, tumor, or... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Like other types of seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures are caused by the paroxysmal, uncontrolled discharge of central nervous system (CNS) neurons, leading to neurologic dysfunction. Unlike most other types... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Aura
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... An aura is a sensory or motor phenomenon, idea, or emotion that marks the initial stage of a seizure or the approach of a classic migraine headache. Auras may be classified as cognitive, affective, psychosensory, or psychomotor. ... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Carpopedal spasm
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Carpopedal spasm is the violent, painful contraction of the muscles in the hands and feet. (See Recognizing carpopedal spasm.) It’s an important sign of tetany, a... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Chorea
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Chorea — brief, unpredictable bursts of rapid, jerky motion that interrupt normal coordinated movement — indicates dysfunction of the extrapyramidal system. Unlike tics, choreiform movements are seldom repetitive... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Level of consciousness, decreased
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... A decrease in level of consciousness (LOC), which can range from lethargy to stupor to coma, usually results from a neurologic disorder and may signal a life-threatening complication, such as hemorrhage, trauma, or cerebral edema.... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Myoclonus
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Myoclonus — sudden, shocklike contractions of a single muscle or muscle group — occurs with various neurologic disorders and may herald onset of a seizure. These contractions may be isolated or repetitive... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Paralysis, the total loss of voluntary motor function, results from severe cortical or pyramidal tract damage. It can occur with a cerebrovascular disorder, degenerative neuromuscular disease, trauma, tumor, or central nervous system... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, complex partial
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... A complex partial seizure occurs when a focal seizure begins in the temporal lobe and causes a partial alteration of consciousness — usually confusion. Psychomotor seizures can occur at any age... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Like other types of seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures are caused by the paroxysmal, uncontrolled discharge of central nervous system (CNS) neurons, leading to neurologic dysfunction. Unlike most other types of... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, simple partial
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Resulting from an irritable focus in the cerebral cortex, simple partial seizures typically last about 30 seconds and don’t alter the patient’s level of consciousness (LOC). The type and pattern reflect the location of the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)

... A seizureis a sudden paroxysmal discharge of neurons that causes a transientalteration in neurologic function. This alteration can include changesin level of alertness, sensation, motor activity, and autonomic... Classification of Seizure Types ... Principal Causes of Seizures ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ FULL TEXT »

Aura
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... An aura is a sensory or motor phenomenon, idea, or emotion that marks the initial stage of a seizure or the approach of a classic migraine headache. Auras may be classified as cognitive, affective, psychosensory, or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Carpopedal spasm
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Carpopedal spasm is the violent, painful contraction of the muscles in the hands and feet. (See Recognizing carpopedal spasm.) It's an important sign of tetany, a potentially life... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Fasciculations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Fasciculations, or muscle twitches, are local muscle contractions caused by the spontaneous discharge of a muscle fiber bundle supplied by a single motor nerve cell. These... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Level of consciousness, decreased
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... A decrease in the level of consciousness (LOC), from lethargy to stupor to coma, usually results from a neurologic disorder and may signal a life-threatening complication, such as hemorrhage, trauma, or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Myoclonus
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Myoclonus—sudden, shocklike contractions of a single muscle or muscle group—occurs with various neurologic disorders and may herald the onset of a seizure. These contractions... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Paralysis
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Paralysis, the total loss of voluntary motor function, results from severe cortical or pyramidal tract damage. It can occur with a cerebrovascular disorder, degenerative neuromuscular disease, trauma, tumor, or central nervous system... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, absence
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times per day, causing periods of... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, complex partial
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... A complex partial seizure occurs when a focal seizure begins in the temporal lobe and causes a partial alteration of consciousness—usually confusion. Psychomotor seizures can occur at any age, but... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Like other types of seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures are caused by the paroxysmal, uncontrolled discharge of central nervous system neurons, leading to neurologic dysfunction. Unlike most... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »

Seizures, simple partial
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Resulting from an irritable focus in the cerebral cortex, simple partial seizures typically last about 30 seconds and don't alter the patient's level of consciousness (LOC). The type and pattern reflect the location of the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ FULL TEXT »