What are the symptoms of epilepsy

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I am currently in the treatment of epilepsy, for this disease is mainly to solve large and small seizures, if you do not understand its characteristics, even after the disease will not be aware. Let's take a look at the symptoms of epilepsy.

What are the symptoms of epilepsy

First: generalized tonic clonic seizures: characterized by sudden loss of consciousness and generalized tonic and convulsions, the typical seizure process can be divided into tonic phase, clonic phase and late seizure. The duration of an attack is generally less than 5 minutes, often accompanied by tongue bite, urinary incontinence, and easy to cause asphyxia and other injuries. Tonic clonic seizures can be seen in any type of epilepsy and epilepsy syndrome.

Secondly: absence attack: typical absence performance for sudden occurrence, action stop, gaze, call it should not, can have blink, but basically without or with mild motor symptoms, end also suddenly. Usually lasts 5-20 seconds, rarely more than 1 minute. The attack of loss of body mainly occurs in children.

Finally: spasm: refers to infantile spasm, manifested as sudden, transient trunk muscle and bilateral limb tonic flexion or extensional contraction, mostly manifested as paroxysmal nodding, occasional paroxysmal backward. The whole process of muscle contraction is about 1-3 seconds, often in clusters. It is commonly seen in West syndrome and other infantile syndromes.

matters needing attention

Light diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid coffee, coke, spicy and other exciting drinks and food, quit smoking and alcohol. Patients should develop a regular lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, and try not to stay up late.