A convulsion is a series of involuntary violent contractions of voluntary muscles. When evaluating patients with convulsions, it is also important to exclude the causes of syncope (p. 443). An accurate description from an observer is invaluable for documentation and may help in differentiating the forms of epileptic seizures. A prodrome or aura may be associated with the onset of a seizure.
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