Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Alternate Names : Grand Mal Seizure
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of seizures begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider will ask about contributing illnesses or injuries. An electroencephalogram, or EEG, will be ordered. An EEG measures electrical activity within the brain. If a seizure occurs during the EEG, the abnormal activity can be detected. A normal EEG does not rule out seizures. Other tests that may be ordered include:
blood tests to look for underlying diseases or conditions
cranial CT scan to look for abnormalities in the brain
cranial MRI to provide a closer look at brain structures
positron emission tomography, or PET scans, to identify the abnormal brain area
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