Paroxysmal attack
Paroxysmal Attack
Paroxysmal attack (pronunciation: puh-rok-siz-muhl at-tack) is a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure. These episodes can occur in various clinical conditions and can be significantly different in nature from one patient to another.
Etymology
The term "paroxysmal" is derived from the Greek word "paroxysmos", which means "irritation" or "exacerbation". The term "attack" is from the Old French "ataque", which means a sudden onset of disease.
Related Terms
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.
- Spasm: A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
- Migraine: A type of headache characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe.
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paroxysmal attack
- Wikipedia's article - Paroxysmal attack
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