Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Epilepsy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Grand mal epilepsy
gptkbp:canOccurAtAnyAge true
gptkbp:causedBy Abnormal electrical activity in the brain
gptkbp:complication Status epilepticus
Injury during seizure
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:EEG
MRI
Clinical history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G40.3
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Neurologist
gptkbp:prevalence Common form of epilepsy
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Brain_injury
Stroke
Infections
Genetic predisposition
Developmental disorders
gptkbp:symptom Loss of consciousness
Muscle stiffness
Clonic phase
Jerking movements
Postictal confusion
Tonic phase
gptkbp:treatment Lifestyle modifications
Antiepileptic drugs
Surgery (in some cases)
gptkbp:type Generalized epilepsy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D004239
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8