You have been called to an alcoholic rehabilitation center for a 56-year-old male patient whose left arm suddenly began to shake uncontrollably. He is alert and oriented, and he is terrified that he cannot stop his arm from moving. What type of seizure should you suspect?

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The sudden onset of uncontrollable shaking in one limb suggests a simple partial seizure, which affects only one part of the brain and does not usually cause loss of consciousness. It is important to rule out other causes of the shaking, such as alcohol withdrawal or medication side effects, but a seizure should be considered as a possibility.

You Have Been Called to an Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center for a 56-Year-Old