Paroxysmal disorders

Question 1

Define a paroxysmal event

Answer 1

An episodic and transient abnormality in behavior, movement, sensation, autonomic function, and/or consciousness

Question 2

What are some of the classic features to distinguish seizures from other paroxysmal events?

Answer 2

Seizures are often accompanied by autonomic dysfunction, and will have abnormal activity before and after the event