What are the manifestations of convulsion symptoms?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent muscle jerks while sleeping. Previously, it was just occasional twitching, but over the past few months, the frequency of these jerks has increased significantly each night. Could this mean I have a seizure disorder? Doctor, what are the symptoms of seizures?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Convulsion is a pathological phenomenon of neuromuscular disorders, and its clinical manifestations can be categorized into the following types:
1. Tonic convulsion: Characterized by persistent muscle tension and stiffness in body parts such as the arms, legs, or entire trunk, often accompanied by upward deviation of the eyes and apnea.
2. Clonic convulsion: Marked by rapid, repetitive muscle contractions and relaxations, commonly affecting the limbs, and sometimes associated with loss of consciousness.
3. Associated symptoms: During convulsive episodes, symptoms such as fever, elevated blood pressure, and signs of meningeal irritation may occur. The presence of these symptoms is closely related to the underlying cause of the convulsions. For example, febrile seizures are common in children with acute infections, while elevated blood pressure may be linked to conditions such as hypertension or nephritis.
4. Absence seizures: Also known as petit mal seizures, these primarily occur in children and are characterized by sudden loss of consciousness, staring eyes, and possibly mild eyelid or facial twitching, with episodes typically lasting no more than 30 seconds.
5. Non-epileptic convulsions: These convulsions are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain but may result from other factors such as psychological issues, hypocalcemia, or drug reactions.
Patients experiencing convulsive symptoms are advised to seek medical attention promptly.
