Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A generalized seizure disorder characterized by recurrent major motor seizures. The initial brief tonic phase is marked by trunk flexion followed by diffuse extension of the trunk and extremities. The clonic phase features rhythmic flexor contractions of the trunk and limbs, pupillary dilation, elevations of blood pressure and pulse, urinary incontinence, and tongue biting. This is followed by a profound state of depressed consciousness (post-ictal state) which gradually improves over minutes to hours. The disorder may be cryptogenic, familial, or symptomatic ,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
PR2.14514, 1954-1963
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.14514
Scope and Contents
Typed correspondence, notes, report and chart relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 51 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; seizures; tonic-clonic fits; headache; confusion; and automism. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1954-1963
PR2.16364, 1956
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.16364
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and notes relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 30 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: grand mal seizure. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1956
PR2.19168, 1965
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19168
Scope and Contents
Correspondence relating to male patient from outside Great Britain aged 20 at first examination in 1965. Conditions mentioned include: convulsive disorder; "grand mal seizures"; headache; and sleepiness. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1965