Jacksonian march

Jacksonian March / Seizure is a simple partial seizure spreads from the distal part of limbs (Fingers) toward the ipsilateral face
They are initiated with abnormal electrical activity within the primary motor cortex.
It lasts briefly and leads to Sudden muscle contractions
I think these muscle contractions could be Myoclonus

Tingling / Numbness or Feeling of waves through the fingers
Sudden head and eye movements
Smacking of the lips
They may result in secondary generalized seizure involving both hemispheres.
They can also start at the feet with tingling / Pins / Needles/ Painful cramps in the foot

Because it is a partial seizure, the postictal state is of normal consciousness.

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