Tonic seizure
A tonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by unilateral or bilateral limb stiffening or elevation, often with neck stiffening.
Conditions associated with tonic seizure
The following conditions have been associated with tonic seizure in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 g...
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene....
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1
Pitt-Hopkins like syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy
Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
X-linked intellectual disability, Cantagrel type
An X-linked syndromic intellectual disability characterized by marked neonatal hypotonia, progressive quadripa...
congenital disorder of glycosylation, type IIcc
congenital disorder of glycosylation, type IIcc is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 100
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 100 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
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 103
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 103 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 104
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 104 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 109
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 109 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 116
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 116 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 120
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 120 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 6B
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 6B is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 91
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 91 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 94
An idiopathic generalized epilepsy characterized by onset of multiple seizure types in the first few years of ...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 99
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 99 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
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, 19
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the GABRA1 gen...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 31A
Any developmental and epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a heterozygous mutation in...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 66 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 74
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 74 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...
episodic ataxia, type 9
episodic ataxia, type 9 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and neurodevelopmental syndrome
A Mendelian diseases characterized by global developmental delay and renal dysfunction manifest as proteinuria...
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 42
Any autosomal dominant intellectual disability in which the cause of the disease is a heterozygous mutation in...
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 43
Any autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability in which the cause of the disease is a mutation i...
lissencephaly 10
lissencephaly 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities is a...
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, brain anomalies, and seizures
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, brain anomalies, and seizures is a medical condition that ...
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 growth impairment, quadriparesis, and poor or absent speech
neurodevelopmental disorder with growth impairment, quadriparesis, and poor or absent speech is a medical cond...
neurodevelopmental disorder with hyperkinetic movements, seizures, and structural brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with hyperkinetic movements, seizures, and structural brain abnormalities is a med...
neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, language delay, and skeletal defects with or without seizures
neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, language delay, and skeletal defects with or without seizures is a...
neurodevelopmental disorder with impaired language and ataxia and with or without seizures
neurodevelopmental disorder with impaired language and ataxia and with or without seizures is a medical condit...
Tests providers may use to investigate tonic seizure
When investigating tonic seizure, 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 ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside tonic seizure
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
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 tonic seizure 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 tonic seizure mean?
Tonic seizure is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A tonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by unilateral or bilateral limb stiffening or elevation, often with neck stiffening.
Which conditions are associated with tonic seizure?
Tonic seizure has been reported in association with 45 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency, Coffin-Siris syndrome 6, Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122, Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome, Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about tonic seizure?
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.