Grand Mal Seizure
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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.
Data on 37 doctors who treat grand mal seizure
Which specialist treats grand mal seizure?
A grand mal seizure is evaluated by a neurologist, who determines the cause and course of treatment. If this type of seizure occurs, seek medical attention right away. You can book an appointment with a neurologist for follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in grand mal seizure
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Berenice Barbosa
Dr. Samara Mandujano Aguilar
Dr. José Luis Arista Ramírez
Dr. José Ignacio Madrigal Ramírez
Dr. Carlos Israel Gallegos Ríos
Dr. Roberto Cervantes Uribe
Dr. Paulo Rafael Murillo Blanco
Dr. Julio César Ramírez Reyes
Dr. Julio César Ramírez Reyes
Dr. Estrella Vazquez
Dr. Gabriela Blanco Hernández
Dr. Karla Corona Montes
Dr. Gerson Angel Alavez
Dr. Angelica Ernestina Ruiz Franco
Dr. Humberto Carrasco Vargas
Dr. Claudia Flores Flores
Dr. Veronica del Carmen Valladares Escobar
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?
A grand mal seizure is evaluated by a neurologist, who determines the cause and course of treatment. If this type of seizure occurs, seek medical attention right away. You can book an appointment with a neurologist for follow-up.