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atonic seizures - type of convulsions with sudden loss of muscle tone Definition for atonic seizures Atonic seizures (also called drop seizures, drop attacks, or akinetic seizures), are a minor type of seizure. more Atonic seizures (also called drop seizures, drop attacks, or akinetic seizures), are a minor type of seizure. They consist of a brief lapse in muscle tone that are caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than fifteen seconds. They begin in childhood and may persist into adulthood. The seizure itself causes no damage, but the loss of muscle control can result in indirect damage from falling. Electroencephalography can be used to confirm diagnosis. It is minor and relatively common, and can be indicative of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (see Henri Gastaut). less some common symptoms frequent falling low muscle tone sudden loss of muscle tone weakness some related diagnoses 1 - 5 of 5 diagnoses Guillain-Barre Syndrome absence seizures neurosyphilis hereditary ataxias, adult type Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome   more do i have 'atonic seizures'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'atonic seizures' 1 - 5 of 6 diagnostic tests EEG - Electroencephalogram atonic seizures and EEG - Electroencephalogram Brain MRI atonic seizures and Brain MRI CT brain atonic seizures and CT brain video-polygraphic monitoring atonic seizures and video-polygraphic monitoring Electromyogram (EMG) atonic seizures and Electromyogram (EMG) CT scan atonic seizures and CT scan for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'atonic seizures'? 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Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for atonic seizures: therapeutic procedure search results for 'atonic seizures' 1 - 4 of 4 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. ketogenic diet atonic seizures and ketogenic diet Corpus Callosotomy atonic seizures and Corpus Callosotomy Vagal stimulation atonic seizures and Vagal stimulation diet modification atonic seizures and diet modification medications search results for 'atonic seizures' 1 - 5 of 8 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   lamotrigine atonic seizures and lamotrigine   Valproic acid atonic seizures and Valproic acid   topiramate atonic seizures and topiramate   diazepam atonic seizures and diazepam   felbamate atonic seizures and felbamate   lorazepam atonic seizures and lorazepam   ACTH atonic seizures and ACTH   hydrocortisone atonic seizures and hydrocortisone for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for atonic seizures Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - atonic seizures Atonic seizure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Atonic seizures can occur standing, walking or sitting, and are often noticeable ... Tonic-clonic · Absence seizure · Atonic seizure · Automatism · Benign familial ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atonic_seizure   en.wikipedia.org - summary Seizures/Seizure Disorders - Types - neurologychannel There have been many attempts to categorize seizures. ... Atonic seizures may be associated with sudden loss of muscle tone. Status Epilepticus ... http://www.neurologychannel.com/seizures/types.shtml   www.neurologychannel.com - summary Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research: National Institute of ... Atonic seizures cause a loss of normal muscle tone. ... seizures, including atonic seizures, which cause sudden falls and are also called drop attacks. ... http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/seizures_and_epilepsy_htr.htm   www.ninds.nih.gov - summary Types of Seizures and Seizure Symptoms - WebMD ... different types of seizures, including grand mal, absence, myoclonic, clonic, tonic, and atonic seizures. ... Atonic seizures consist of a sudden and general ... http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/types-of-seizures-their-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health A seizure is the result of an abnormal electrical discharge ... Some of the characteristics of atonic seizures include: ? consciousness may or may not be lost ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=1845   health.discovery.com - summary Seizure Disorders: Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders: Merck ... Atonic seizures occur primarily in children. ... Atonic seizuresAtypical absence seizures. Infantile spasms. Myoclonic seizures ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch085/ch085a.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Petit mal seizure ... or jerks (myoclonus), or sudden loss of muscle strength (atonic seizures) ... May change into a different type of seizure (such as a grand mal or atonic seizure) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000696.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Epilepsy A brief atonic episode is known as a drop attack. Simply Tonic or Clonic Seizures. ... Atonic seizures. Side Effects. Side effects are sometimes difficult to control. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Epilepsy.htm   adam.about.com - summary Epilepsy Symptoms - Yahoo! Health Seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy. ... Atonic seizures, in which a sudden loss of muscle tone makes the person fall ... http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-symptoms/epilepsy-symptoms/h...   health.yahoo.com - summary Seizure Disorders: Neurologic Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Atonic seizures occur most often in children, usually as part of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. ... Atonic seizures are characterized by brief, complete loss of ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec16/ch214/ch214a.html   www.merck.com - summary Types of Seizures 6. Atonic. Loss of muscle tone. Generalized Seizures. There are six types of ... Atonic seizures consist of a sudden and general loss of muscle tone, ... http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/epilepsy-guide-8/seizure-types   www.webmd.com - summary Epilepsy: Types of Seizures and Their Symptoms - MedicineNet Read about seizure symptoms and types such as generalized, grand-mal, absence, myoclonic, clonic, tonic, atonic, and partial. Symptom listing is included in the ... http://www.medicinenet.com/seizures_symptoms_and_types/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus - Wikipedia, the free ... ... tonic-clonic, myoclonic, absence, atonic seizures and myoclonic-astatic epilepsy. ... Febrile seizures and generalized epilepsy associated with a mutation ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generalized_epilepsy_with_febrile_seizures_plus   en.wikipedia.org - summary Curing Epilepsy: The Promise of Research: National Institute of ... Atonic seizures cause a loss of normal muscle tone, which may lead to falls or ... of seizures, including atonic seizures, which cause sudden falls called drop ... http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy_research.htm   www.ninds.nih.gov - summary Epilepsy 101: Experts Answer Top FAQs Experts answer 7 frequently asked questions about epilepsy. ... Atonic seizures cause the body to lose muscle tone with no warning and fall over. ... http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/features/epilepsy-101   www.webmd.com - summary New York Methodist Hospital A brief atonic episode is known as a drop attack. Simply Tonic or Clonic Seizures. ... Atonic seizures. Side Effects. Side effects are sometimes difficult to control. ... http://nymethodist.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=10&pid=10&gid=000044   nymethodist.adam.com - summary Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) atonic seizures (26-56%) and atypical absences (20-65%). Diagnosis is based on ... of 55-85%, its effects on atonic seizures (suppression rate of 15%) being of ... http://www.orpha.net/data/patho/GB/uk-Lennox.html   www.orpha.net - summary Valproic acid for epilepsy - Yahoo! Health These medicines usually require several doses each day. ... generalized tonic-clonic seizures, myoclonic seizures, and atonic seizures.1 ... http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-medications/valproic-acid-fo...   health.yahoo.com - summary Seizure Disorders: Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders: Merck ... Atonic seizures occur primarily in children. ... Atonic seizuresAtypical absence seizures. Infantile spasms. Myoclonic seizures ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec06/ch085/ch085a.html   www.merck.com - summary NEURONAL CEROID-LIPOFUSCINOSES - Pedbase.org 1. Seizures. myoclonic seizures and drop attacks. generalized tonic-clonic seizures. atonic attacks ... shows seizure activity initially then activity ... http://www.pedbase.org/n/neuronal-ceroid-lipofuscinoses   www.pedbase.org - summary Seizure Disorders: Neurologic Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Atonic seizures occur most often in children, usually as part of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. ... Atonic seizures are characterized by brief, complete loss of ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16/ch214/ch214a.html   www.merck.com - summary Epilepsy-Symptoms Seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy. ... Atonic seizures, in which a sudden loss of muscle tone makes the person fall ... http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/tc/epilepsy-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Epilepsy Atonic seizures. Side Effects. ... Atonic seizures. Side Effects. Side ... is recommended for myoclonic and atonic seizures that cannot be controlled by ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000044_6.htm   adam.about.com - summary Dallas' New World Epilepsy and Seizure Organizations. Epilepsy: Frequently Asked Questions ... Dallas Meffley began experiencing atonic seizures, more commonly known as "drop ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Epilepsy/hic_Dallas_New_World.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Who Should Be Evaluated for Epilepsy Surgery? Epilepsy surgery involves a brain operation to control epileptic seizures. ... generalized tonic (stiffening) or atonic (limp) seizures that cause falling and ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0200/0279.asp   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Types of Epilepsies and their Symptoms 6. Atonic. Loss of muscle tone. The most common types of focal seizures: Partial ... Atonic seizures consist of a sudden and general loss of muscle tone, ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Seizures/hic_Types_o...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Index: AT: Merck Manual Home Edition Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders. Cancer. Children's Health Issues ... Atonic seizures. Seizure Disorders: Generalized Seizures. Atopic dermatitis ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index/ind_at.html   www.merck.com - summary Absence seizure with atonic components - NextBio individual publication results for: Absence seizure with atonic components ... absence seizures acetazolamide Angelman syndrome atonic seizures BME brainstem ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=Absence+seizure+with...   www.nextbio.com - summary Epilepsy Glossary Epilepsy and Seizure Organizations. Epilepsy: Frequently Asked Questions ... Atonic seizure ? a seizure that causes a sudden loss of muscle tone, ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/epilepsy/hic_epilepsy_glossary.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Epilepsy (Recurring Seizures) - Types of Seizures - neurologychannel Types seizures include partial seizures and general seizures. Epilepsy ... and 8 years old and is characterized by atonic, absence, and myoclonic seizures. ... http://www.neurologychannel.com/epilepsy/seizure-types.shtml   www.neurologychannel.com - summary Glossary of Epilepsy Terms WebMD provides a list of terms associated with epilepsy and their definitions. ... 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These include generalized or partial ... of seizures (generalized tonic-clonic, tonic, myoclonic, tonic, atonic and ... http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/types-epilepsy?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Epilepsy - MayoClinic.com Epilepsy â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common seizure disorder. ... Complex partial seizures. ... Atonic seizures. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/epilepsy/DS00342/METHOD=print   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Clonazepam(Alti-Clonazepam) - NextBio ... of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, ... It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=Alti-Clonazepam&id=9...   www.nextbio.com - summary Cerebral Palsy Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment ... Symptoms include seizures, irritability, jitteriness, feeding and respiratory ... Atonic seizures cause the patient to slump suddenly to the ground or forward in ... http://www.medicinenet.com/cerebral_palsy/page4.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Immersion-related epilepsy(Bathing epilepsy) - NextBio ... Absence seizures Adenosine alternating hemiplegia atonic seizures ATP bathing ... Absence seizures in C3H/HeJ and knockout mice caused by mutation of the AMPA ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=Bathing+epilepsy&id=...   www.nextbio.com - summary National Institutes of Health many disparate disorders, it excludes seizures ... Tonic-clonic seizures. ? Myoclonic seizures. ? Atonic seizures. Unclassified seizures ... http://www.ninds.nih.gov/doctors/OP128d_Clinician_v6.pdf   www.ninds.nih.gov - summary STATUS EPILEPTICUS - Pedbase.org 5% of children with febrile seizures have at least one episode ... Atonic ... prolonged mental confusion with occasional myoclonus or atonic seizures ... http://pedbase.org/s/status-epilepticus/   pedbase.org - summary Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment ... ... about epilepsy, or seizure disorder. Causes include head ... seizures, including atonic seizures, which cause sudden falls and are also called drop attacks. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=472&page=6   www.medicinenet.com - summary Clonazepam - NextBio ... of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, ... It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=clonazepam   www.nextbio.com - summary TA79 Epilepsy (children) - newer drugs: Guidance Atonic seizures are characterised by ... tried in atypical absence, atonic and tonic seizures. ... for atonic seizures ( drop attacks'), the median percentage ... http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/ta079fullguidance.pdf   www.nice.org.uk - summary HJ Landy - NextBio You must enable JavaScript to run the NextBio application. author HJ Landy see ... AMA arteriovenous malformation atonic seizures Bmnx brain tumors cerebral ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/literature/literature.nb?author=HJ+Landy   www.nextbio.com - summary show more 1  2