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1) Generalized seizures:

Six basic types:

Generalized tonic clonic (Grand mal)

Absence - brief loss of consciousness; few symptoms;
blank stare; not aware of seizure.

Myoclonic - sporadic jerks, usually on both sides.

Clonic - repetitive, rhythmic jerks, usually on both sides
of the body at the same time.

Tonic - stiffening or rigidity of the muscles.

Atonic - sudden general loss of muscle tone.