Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Central nervous system

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Alternative Names:

Seizure - tonic-clonic; Seizure - grand mal; Grand mal seizure; Seizure - generalized

Prevention:

Generally, there is no known prevention for seizures. However, you can decrease the likelihood of triggering a seizure by taking medicines as directed, getting enough sleep, eating a proper diet, and abstaining from alcohol and drugs.

Reduce the chance of head injuries by wearing head protection and avoiding risky behavior.

Review Date: 11/16/2004
Reviewed By: Luc D. Jasmin, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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