Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a focal-onset seizure which progresses into a bilateral tonic-clonic phase.
Also called: Focal seizure with secondary generalisation, Focal seizure with secondary generalization, Focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Generalised tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset, Generalised tonic-clonic seizure with partial onset, Generalised tonic-clonic seizures with focal onset, Generalized tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset, Generalized tonic-clonic seizure with partial onset, Generalized tonic-clonic seizures with focal onset, Partial seizure with secondary generalisation.
Conditions associated with bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset
The following conditions have been associated with bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures
Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Epilepsy with auditory features
Epilepsy with auditory features is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Isolated focal cortical dysplasia
Isolated focal cortical dysplasia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Kabuki syndrome 1
Kabuki syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kleefstra syndrome 1
An autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability that has material basis in an autosomal dominant m...
Lafora disease
Lafora disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
New-onset refractory status epilepticus
New-onset refractory status epilepticus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
STXBP1-related encephalopathy
STXBP1-related encephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes
Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
Self-limited infantile epilepsy
Self-limited infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Xia-Gibbs syndrome
Xia-Gibbs syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 102
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 102 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 108
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 108 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 112
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 112 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 118
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 118 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119
A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 121
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 121 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN8A gene...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 28
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the WWOX gene....
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
epilepsy, early-onset, 3, with or without developmental delay
epilepsy, early-onset, 3, with or without developmental delay is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
epilepsy, familial temporal lobe, 1
An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the LGI1 gene, encoding leucine-rich glioma-inactivat...
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and neurodevelopmental syndrome
A Mendelian diseases characterized by global developmental delay and renal dysfunction manifest as proteinuria...
hypotonia, infantile, with psychomotor retardation and characteristic facies 3
A rare, genetic, syndromic intellectual disability characterized by usually profound intellectual disability w...
lissencephaly 10
lissencephaly 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
microcephaly, epilepsy, and diabetes syndrome 1
microcephaly, epilepsy, and diabetes syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
neurodevelopmental disorder with early-onset seizures, facial dysmorphism, and behavioral abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with early-onset seizures, facial dysmorphism, and behavioral abnormalities is a m...
neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures, microcephaly, and brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures, microcephaly, and brain abnormalities is a medical condition that m...
neurodevelopmental disorder with speech delay, movement abnormalities, and seizures
A neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a variation in the UNC13A gene, characterized by variable degrees of d...
Tests providers may use to investigate bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset
When investigating bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset mean?
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a focal-onset seizure which progresses into a bilateral tonic-clonic phase.
Which conditions are associated with bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset?
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset has been reported in association with 33 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122, Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures, Epilepsy with auditory features, Isolated focal cortical dysplasia, Kabuki syndrome 1. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.