SeizureTypes
Doctors group seizures into different types based on brain activity and symptoms:
1. Focal Seizures
This type of seizure starts in one small part of the brain. You may feel odd, hear strange sounds, or smell something unusual. Sometimes, only one arm or leg shakes. You may stay awake or feel confused.
2. Generalized Seizures
This type of seizure involves the whole brain from the beginning. You may fall, lose awareness, or your whole body may shake. They are more dramatic than focal ones.
3. Tonic-Clonic Seizures
This is the most well-known type of seizure; initially, the person feels stiffness and then jerking. You may fall, lose control of your urine, bite your tongue, or become unconscious for a while.
4. Myoclonic Seizures
These cause quick jerks or twitches in your arms, shoulders, or legs. They happen in bursts and don’t last long. You stay awake during these.
5. Atonic Seizures
Your muscles suddenly relax, and your body goes limp in this type of seizure. You may suddenly fall without warning. These are dangerous because they often cause injuries.
6. Tonic Seizures
In case of tonic seizure, all muscles become stiff at once. The person may fall over backward or forward. These often last less than 20 seconds.
7. Clonic Seizures
Clonic seizure appears in repeated jerking of muscles. The arms, neck, and face often shake rhythmically. Less common on their own, but they can happen.