What are Tonic Seizures?

Welcome to the Defeating Epilepsy Foundation! In this video, we discuss Tonic Seizures. We dive into the physical symptoms of these seizures—characterized by sudden muscle rigidity and stiffness—their prevalence in conditions like Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, the diagnostic process, and the available treatment options ranging from medication to dietary and surgical interventions. (Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. Please contact your physician for any medical advice regarding your current medication, changes, or treatment plan.) Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 What is a Tonic Seizure? 1:12 Types of Tonic Seizures (Focal, Generalized, Axial, Global, Asymmetric) 3:25 Symptoms & Physical Postures 3:55 Diagnosis: EEG & MRI 4:40 Treatment Options: Medication, Keto Diet, VNS, & Surgery 5:10 First Aid & Safety Measures 5:48 Conclusion If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. Learn more about the Defeating Epilepsy Foundation and sign up for our newsletter! Website: https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/ Newsletter Signup: https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/new... Want to support our mission? You can easily contribute using the YouTube Donate button on the side of this video! Make sure to check out our social media! Instagram:   / defeatepilepsy   Facebook:   / defeatepilepsy   Twitter:   / defeatepilepsy   LinkedIn:   / the-defeating-epilepsy-foundation   We have our content in other languages on our other channels. Check them out and subscribe! Chinese:    / @defeatingepilepsychinese   French:    / @defeatingepilepsyfrench   Spanish:    / @defeatingepilepsyspanish   Arabic:    / @defeatingepilepsyarabic   #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #DefeatingEpilepsy #TonicSeizures #LennoxGastautSyndrome #SeizureTypes #EpilepsyEducation