A few of these cases might be inherited. There are many types of seizures. Many people have the same type of seizures and the same person can have more than one type of seizures. The person affected becomes rigid and may cry out. There is a total loss of consciousness.
Muscles soon relax, and breathing begins again.
These may be followed by jerking and thrashing movements of limbs and body as muscles alternately contract and relax. There may sometimes be loss of bladder control. The attack stops spontaneously after 2-5 minutes. Some people recover quickly. Others may be dazed or confused, have a bad headache, or may need rest or sleep.