Characteristics

The most common seizures can be classified into four types:

Simple Partial  Usually the person will not lose consciousness.  Sudden or restless movements The person having the seizure experiences strange or unusual sensations.	Complex Partial  Person appears dazed and confused.  Display random walking, mumbling, head turning or pulling at clothing. Person often cannot recall these repeated motions.
Absence Blank staring into space Eyes rolling upwards  No convulsions  May repeat many times throughout the day.	Tonic Clonic Stiffening of muscles Person loses consciousness The body becomes rigid as it falls to the ground. There are convulsions.