Tonic-Clonic Seizure
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A tonic-clonic seizure is a type of epileptic seizure that affects the whole body and develops in two phases: first a generalized muscle stiffness and then rhythmic jerking of the arms and legs. It is usually accompanied by loss of alertness.
Possible signs:
- Sudden stiffness followed by abrupt, repeated movements
- Loss of consciousness during the episode
- Confusion and fatigue upon recovering
When should you seek care? In the face of a first seizure, prolonged episodes, or ones that recur, an evaluation should be sought promptly; during the event it is advisable to protect the person from injury.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist studies this type of seizure, and the pediatric neurologist is the one who assesses them in children. After an episode like this, seeing a professional makes it possible to understand its cause and provide appropriate follow-up.
Data on 123 doctors who treat tonic-clonic seizure
Which specialist treats tonic-clonic seizure?
A tonic-clonic seizure is treated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system; in children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. You can book with a neurologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tonic-clonic seizure
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is tonic-clonic seizure?
A tonic-clonic seizure is a type of epileptic seizure that affects the whole body and develops in two phases: first a generalized muscle stiffness and then rhythmic jerking of the arms and legs. It is usually accompanied by loss of alertness.
Which doctor treats tonic-clonic seizure?
A tonic-clonic seizure is treated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system; in children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. You can book with a neurologist near you.