Grand Mal Seizure
The grand mal seizure, now called a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, is an episode in which disordered electrical activity in the brain affects its entire surface and causes stiffness followed by jerking of the body.
How it shows up:
- Sudden loss of consciousness and falling.
- Stiffness of the body followed by rhythmic movements.
- Confusion and fatigue upon recovering.
When to seek care? After a seizure of this type, or if they recur, an assessment is advisable to study its origin; a very prolonged seizure requires emergency care.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the professional who studies the activity of the nervous system and this type of episode. If you have or witness a seizure, the appropriate thing is to go for an evaluation to understand what causes it.
Specialties that treat grand mal seizure
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in grand mal seizure
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dra. Iracema Santizo Nanduca
Dr. Jonathan Colin
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martínez Cortés
Dr. Noel Isaías Plascencia Álvarez
Dr. Jose Renan Perez
Dr. Jesús Roberto Gastélum Lara
Dra. Maria Del Mar Saniger Alba
Dra. Ana Luisa Velasco Monroy
Dr. Antonio Alejandro Hernández Oliva
Dr. Miguel Ángel Serna Guerrero
Dr. Miguel Ramos Murguia
Dr. Roberto Arturo Aguilar Serrano
Dra. Olga Lilia Bastidas Rangel
Dr. David Salvador Lyncet Mejorado
Dr. Bernardo Cacho Díaz
Dr. Miguel Rodríguez Esqueda
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Clavel David Anorve
Frequently asked questions
What is grand mal seizure?
The grand mal seizure, now called a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, is an episode in which disordered electrical activity in the brain affects its entire surface and causes stiffness followed by jerking of the body.
Which doctor treats grand mal seizure?
Grand Mal Seizure is usually treated by specialists in neurologist.