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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Generalized epilepsy
  1. Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure 
    ... is also called grand mal seizure. The terms generalized seizure , convulsion , or epilepsy are most often associated with bilateral tonic-clonic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000695.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Absence seizure 
    An absence seizure is the term for a type of seizure involving staring spells. This type of seizure is a brief (usually less than 15 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000696.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection 
    ... inflammatory polyneuropathy Dementia due to metabolic causes Encephalitis Epilepsy Febrile seizure (children) Generalized tonic-clonic seizure Hydrocephalus Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003428.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Epilepsy or seizures - discharge 
    ... as checks or stripes. In some people with epilepsy, seizures can be triggered by flashing lights or ... Abou-Khalil BW, Gallagher MJ, Macdonald RL. Epilepsies. In: ... in Clinical Practice . 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000128.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Epilepsy 
    ... as staring spells). They may occur along with generalized seizures. Focal onset seizures may occur with no ... These seizures may spread to the whole brain. Generalized seizures involve both sides of the brain and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000694.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Epilepsy in children 
    ... is not a sign that the child has epilepsy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007681.htm - Medical Encyclopedia