Generalized clonic seizure
Generalized clonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by sustained bilateral jerking, either symmetric or asymmetric, that is regularly repetitive and involves the same muscle groups.
What is Generalized clonic seizure?
Generalized 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 Generalized clonic seizure that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Generalized clonic seizure
The following conditions have been associated with Generalized clonic seizure. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN8A gene.
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Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNT1 gene.
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Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the WWOX gene.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Generalized clonic seizure is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.