Myoclonic seizure
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Clinic
- Myoclonic seizures are a type of seizure that causes sharp, uncontrollable muscle movements.
- They're usually minor and brief, but can happen with very severe seizure disorders.
- They're most common with childhood seizure conditions, but can also happen in adults.
Myoclonic vs Clonic seizures
- Myoclonic: Short jerking in parts of the body.
- Clonic: Periods of shaking or jerking parts on the body.
Entity / Miasms
| JE | NPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Seizure | +++ | ++ |
| Myoclonus | +++ | +++ |