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Tonic Clonic Seizure Called Grand Mal Patient Sudden Loss

Front What is a tonic-clonic seizure?
Back This, also called a grand mal seizure, is one in which the patient has a sudden loss of consciousness, rapid muscle movement of the body, and often incontinence. This type of seizure typically only lasts minutes.

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