Seizure Epileptic Myoclonatonic

An epileptic seizure occurs when the brain is exposed to excessive electrical energy. As a result of disruption of the normal flow of impulses from the brain, a number of diseases associated with epilepsy (epileptic seizures) occur. Research shows that impulses from the brain originate from cells in the area called the callosal thalamus.

A seizure of the myoclonic-atonic type has specific features of its manifestation. Sometimes it can be difficult to explain to myoclonus what it is. In fact, these are rapidly repeated convulsive movements of the eyes, hands or body with a small amplitude. Based on the complexity of the myoclonus, it is also called convulsive myoclonus (myoclonic spasms).

Atony is one of the most unpleasant manifestations of epilepsy. It is characterized by complete or partial loss of muscle tone and lack of response to external stimuli. Almost always, such a loss of tone occurs before the onset of a seizure characterized by such symptoms.

Myoclonus often occurs in the same muscle group, which includes the head of the midsection, the lower part of the face, and any muscle in the upper body or core. Usually an attack starts from these muscles. After a couple of moments, the seizure turns into a completely voluntary contraction of any muscles of the body.

Duration of an attack of this form of epilepsy

A seizure is one of the most common symptoms of epilepsy. In epilepsy, seizures occur systematically, often repeating throughout the patient's life.

Myoclonic seizure. Suddenly, contraction of one muscle group begins, sometimes then contractions of a second group of muscles on the opposite side of the body begin. Then a lack of coordination and balance develops, the patient falls and hits his head on the floor.