What Are The Major Types Of Seizures?

Myoclonic Seizures

Myoclonic seizures cause brief jerking or twitching of one or more muscles, a movement potentially similar to that of an electric shock. Multiple epilepsy syndromes involve myoclonic seizures, but different subtypes have different characteristics. Most individuals who experience a myoclonic seizure are awake and cognizant of their surroundings. The majority of myoclonic seizures don't last more than one or two seconds. Some individuals have just one seizure, but it's also possible for many of these seizures to occur rapidly in a short period. Myoclonic jerks can occur in individuals without epilepsy, typically when they're falling asleep or have the hiccups. These sensations are normal. When myoclonic seizures are part of epilepsy, they tend to cause abnormal movement on both sides of the patient's body simultaneously.

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