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Myoclonic epilepsy refers to a family of epilepsies that present with myoclonus. When myoclonic jerks are occasionally associated with abnormal brain wave activity, it can be categorized as myoclonic seizure.
- Myoclonus
A myoclonic seizure (myo "muscle", clonic "jerk") is a...
- Seizure types
Myoclonic-tonic-clonic seizures begin with one or more jerks...
- Myoclonus
A myoclonic seizure (myo "muscle", clonic "jerk") is a sudden involuntary contraction of muscle groups. The muscle jerks consist of symmetric, mostly generalized jerks, localized in the arms and in the shoulders and also simultaneously with a head nod; both the arms may fling out together and simultaneously a head nod may occur.
Myoclonic-tonic-clonic seizures begin with one or more jerks (myoclonic phase), then body stiffening (tonic-phase), then rhythmic jerks (clonic phase). [6] Tonic-clonic seizures begin as symmetrical bilateral body stiffening (tonic phase) followed by rhythmic jerks (clonic phase). [6]
3 Ιουν 2022 · A myoclonic seizure is a brief seizure that causes a quick, uncontrollable muscle jerk. They’re usually minor and are more common with childhood seizure conditions.
8 Σεπ 2023 · Myoclonic seizures are a type of seizure that involves brief jerking or twitching muscle motions. "Myo" means muscle, and "clonus" means a rhythmic spasm. The sudden unintended muscle motions, known as myoclonic jerks, typically last one or two seconds. Genetic factors usually cause this type of seizure.
30 Ιουν 2021 · A myoclonic seizure is a type of seizure that causes uncontrollable muscle jerks and twitches. They are usually brief and minor and can happen in epilepsy. When they occur in...
4 Ιουν 2021 · A myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized seizure, meaning it occurs on both sides of the brain. It causes muscle jerking that often lasts for 1 or 2 seconds. To learn more about...
