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Seizure history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The main part of the seizure history should be about the patient’s awareness, experience, and remembrance of the seizure. Symptoms of seizure may include: aura, prior staring spells, myoclonic jerks, impaired awareness, paresthesias, déjà vu experiences, and confusion.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
History
The main part of the seizure history should be about the patient’s:[1]
- Awareness
- Experience
- Remembrance of the seizure
Symptoms
Symptoms of seizure may include:[1][2]
- Aura
- Prior staring spells
- Myoclonic jerks (without awareness)
- Impaired awareness
- Paresthesias
- Déjà vu experiences
- Confusion
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gavvala JR, Schuele SU (2016). “New-Onset Seizure in Adults and Adolescents: A Review”. JAMA. 316 (24): 2657–2668. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.18625. PMID 28027373.
- ↑ Bank AM, Bazil CW (2019). “Emergency Management of Epilepsy and Seizures”. Semin Neurol. 39 (1): 73–81. doi:10.1055/s-0038-1677008. PMID 30743294.
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