Focal clonic seizure
A focal clonic seizure is a type of focal motor seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking, that is regularly repetitive.
What is Focal clonic seizure?
Focal clonic seizure is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Focal clonic seizure that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Focal clonic seizure
The following conditions have been associated with Focal clonic seizure. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
D-glyceric aciduria
A metabolic disorder characterized by D-glyceric acid excretion. It has been described in several patients. Clinical fin...
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep is a medical condition that may be associ...
RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
A neurodevelopmental disorder in which the cause of the disease is a variation in RNU5B-1 gene and is characterized by g...
Self-limited infantile epilepsy
Self-limited infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 116
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 116 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119
A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported variants ...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 14
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNT1 gene.
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 28
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the WWOX gene.
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
epilepsy, familial temporal lobe, 1
An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the LGI1 gene, encoding leucine-rich glioma-inactivated protein...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Focal clonic seizure is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.