Sporadic jerks, usually on both sides of the body, are classified as what type of generalised seizure?
a. Myoclonic.
b. Clonic.
c. Grand mal.
d. Absence.
a
There are six types of generalised seizures: grand mal/
tonic–clonic (loss of consciousness with generalised body
stiffening followed by violent jerking); absence (a short loss
of consciousness with few or no symptoms); myoclonic (sporadic jerks, usually on both sides of the body); clonic (repetitive rhythmic jerks involving both sides of the body); tonic
(sudden stiffening of the body); and atonic (sudden general
loss of muscle tone which often results in a fall).
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