![What Is A Generalized Seizure? 1 Generalized Seizure](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-232-300x158.png)
...several types of generalized seizures, including: * **Tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures):** These are the most common type of generalized seizure. They are characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness,...
![What Is Childhood Absence Epilepsy? 2 Childhood Absence Epilepsy](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-9-300x158.png)
...considered in children whose seizures do not respond to medication. **Keywords:** anti-seizure medications, surgery ## Prognosis for Childhood Absence Epilepsy Most children with CAE outgrow the condition by adolescence. However,...
![What Is Febrile Seizure? 3 Convulsions fébriles, Febrile seizure, مصادرة الحموية](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-white-clean-47-300x158.png)
...disorder. Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children, affecting around 2-5% of children. **What causes Febrile Seizures?** The exact cause of febrile seizures is unknown, but...
![What Is Hemispherectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 4 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...hydrocephalus or recurrent seizures, can manifest even after several years following surgery and would need immediate attention. Reference: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: “Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through...
![What Is Roseola Infantum? 5 Roseola Infantum](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-36-300x158.png)
...are rare, but can include: * Febrile seizures * Encephalitis (brain inflammation) * Pneumonia **Prognosis** Most children recover fully from roseola infantum without any long-term complications. However, if you have...
![What Is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? 6 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-33-300x158.png)
...Hemorrhage?** **A:** Symptoms of SAH can include: * Sudden severe headache (“thunderclap headache”) * Nausea and vomiting * Sensitivity to light (photophobia) * Seizures * Loss of consciousness * Confusion...
![What Is Bacterial Meningitis? 7 Bacterial Meningitis](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-113-300x158.png)
...Sensitivity to light * Seizures **Question: How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?** **Answer:** Diagnosis involves a physical exam, along with: * Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to test cerebrospinal fluid * Blood...
![What Is Amygdalohippocampectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 8 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...patients whose seizures originate in the temporal lobe, specifically the medial structure. This can be verified by different imaging tests on the brain such as an MRI. Seizures can differ...
![What Is Alcohol Withdrawal? 9 Alcohol Withdrawal](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-168-300x158.png)
...(shaking) * Nausea and vomiting * Sweating * Insomnia * Headaches * Fatigue * Seizures (in severe cases) **Q: How is Alcohol Withdrawal Treated?** **A:** Treatment for alcohol withdrawal typically...
![Amygdalohippocampectomy 10 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...a hippocampus removal surgery is performed on patients who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy and seizures are usually used interchangeably or together. Although they are very similar, they are...