Atonic seizures are sometimes called drop attacks.
During a seizure the person usually loses all muscle tone and drops heavily to the floor. The seizure is very brief and the person is usually able to get up again straight away. However, falls can result in injury, often to the face, nose or head. Sometimes the person might not completely fall, but their head might drop forward or they might sag at the knees.
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