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To: gaijin

http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/neurosciences/epilepsy/seizure/stages.html#P24_963

Third stage of a seizure .....

Postictal Stage

The postictal stage occurs after the ictus or active stage of the seizure. During the postictal stage, the body begins to relax, and aftereffects may set in. The type and length of aftereffects will vary from person to person and may include:

Numbness
Headache
Fatigue and drowsiness
Partial paralysis
Confusion and agitation
Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
Loss of bowel or bladder control


32 posted on 07/21/2016 3:39:52 PM PDT by Qiviut (In Islam you have to die for Allah. The God I worship died for me. [Franklin Graham])
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To: Qiviut

The most common post ictal stage I’ve seen is the pale ring around the mouth, lethargy, confusion and facial tic.


63 posted on 07/21/2016 3:50:28 PM PDT by LaineyDee (Don't mess with Texas wimmen!)
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