Generalized onset epilepsy
This form of seizure involves simultaneous onset from multiple brain regions. Consequently, this onset is neither unilateral nor local; it can be bilateral and has a generalised origin. Consequently, the symptomatology may be more diverse. The following are a number of its subtypes:
Absence seizures, also known as petit mal, entail a brief seizure spell characterised by blank, distant staring. This is often overlooked as daydreaming or a lack of focus, as it most frequently affects minors. The infant may be experiencing a seizure. This is known as Childhood absence epilepsy. This sort is self-healing upon reaching adulthood. Additional symptoms may include rapid blinking and upward rolling of the irises.
Absence seizures in children persist well into adulthood. Patients of this age group also experience concomitant tonic-clonic seizures.
Tonic-clonic seizures, or grand mal epilepsy, are characterised by two discrete phases of motor responses. Increased muscular tone characterises the tonic phase. Consequently, the muscles appear inflexible and contracted. This phase’s movements are difficult to execute. In contrast, the clonic phase is characterised by abrupt movements. These are uncontrolled muscle stimuli that result in hyperflexion or extension of the extremities, accompanied by a sudden inhibition stimulus.
