Question 1

can atonic seizure include loss of sight?

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See below: no-: Atonic seizures ( aka drop seizures, akinetic seizures or drop attacks), consist of a brief lapse in muscle tone that are caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than fifteen seconds & can occur while standing, walking or sitting. Pt. May become temporarily paralyzed in part of his or her body. This usually does not last longer than 3 minutes.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: atonic seizure?

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Atonic seizure: Atonic seizure =drop seizure = akinetic seizure= a  very brief  seizure that causes loss of muscle tone or strength.

Question 3

what are atonic seizures?

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Loss of tone: Some complex epileptic have drop attacks=fall to the floor because of loss of muscle tone in legs
 usually have other seizures like tonic= totally stiff or starring spells in same child--or myoclonic seizures like simple jerks of trunk or limb.

Question 4

do the atonic seizures actual damage the brain?

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Depends: Not in of themselves.  It depends on the underlying cause as well as treatment.

Question 5

i get a seizure-like feeling when i get confused by things (e.g. if i don't understand a word). happens often. tested neg for seizures. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Not a seizure: I am not sure what you mean by "seizure-like feeling"?  What you describe is unlikely to be a "seizure, " especially with a negative eeg. My best advice is to see a psychiatrist for a full assessment of this problem.  More testing may be needed, too.  My other advice is that if you're using alcohol or recreational drugs, to stop that.  Those can interrupt your thinking process for sure.

Question 6

my dad is 60 years old he had 5 strokes so far and two days ago he had a seizure. what should we do for him? the e.r. did not give him any medication.

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Seizure is a  possible complication after strokes. He will need to see a neurologist for further management.

Question 7

what can i take for seizures?

Accepted Answer

Requires examination: to include your medical history, social history, family history and review of systems plus blood and urine testing. You cannot obtain any Tx on this site and you shouod consder seeing a neurologist asap.

Question 8

what can cause seizures at 16?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: Many things can cause a seizure for a 16 year old (alcohol, prescription medicine, head injury) but the most common is a condition called juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.  A neurology evaluation and an EEG test are very helpful for determining this.  Good luck!

Question 9

how can patterns cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There is a rare but very specific type of epilepsy that is photo sensitive.  In some just the flashing of light at a specific frequency can cause a seizure.  In very rare cases a specific pattern will set off seizure activity.  A type of baboon (papio-papio) has a genetic tendency for photosensitive epilepsy.  They have been studied in detail.  Coated glasses can help.

Question 10

what causes seizures in older people?

Accepted Answer

Some answers: Atherosclerosis with or without strokes, evolving tumors, medication reactions, trauma, blood clots or hematomas, cardiac events with secondary cerebral ischemia, carbon monoxide in poorly ventilated homes.

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