Included in the types of seizures listed below are the options availible for catagorizing seizure events on SeizueTracker.com. This seizure type list is only meant as a reference. Consult with your care provider for more information about your seizure activity and what type (or types) they may be.
- Simple Partial
- A seizure type limited to a specific area and side of the brain, without loss of consciousness.
- Complex Partial
- A seizure type limited to a specific area and side of the brain, with the possibility of consciousness being lost or impaired.
- Secondarily Generalized
- A seizure type beginning in a specific area of the brain and then progressing into a generalized seizure. It is important to describe the beginning of these seizures to possibly identify a focal region.
- Tonic
- Seizure types characterized by muscle stiffening or rigidity.
- Clonic
- Seizure types characterized by repetitive jerking motions.
- Tonic Clonic
- A seizure type often referred to as grand mal seizures. These seizures begin with stiffening of the extremities followed by jerking of the extremities and face.
- Myoclonic
- A seizure type with rapid, brief contractions of muscles, usually occurring at the same time on both sides of the body.
- Myoclonic Cluster
- Same as an individual Myoclonic seizure but happens repetitively fairly close together. Seizure Tracker users have the capability of recording a related event count with this seizure type selection.
- Atonic
- A seizure type with a sudden loss of muscle tone, often resulting in a sudden collapse. These seizures are also known as drop seizures.
- Absence
- A seizure type with a brief lapse of awareness and or staring spell.
- Atypical Absence
- A seizure type with a brief lapse of awareness and or staring spell but can be responsive.
- Infantile Spasms (cluster)
- Clusters of quick, sudden movements often occurring in children between 3 months and two years but can continue through later years.