A seizure is a strong surge in the electrical activity of the brain. When a person suffers from two or more unprovoked seizures, they are diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and can affect people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. A seizure can ...
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What are the signs and symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure?An aura (warning sign of a seizure), such as nausea or smelling something that is not real Staring with no awareness of your surroundings Not responding when spoken to Sudden bursts of anger or aggression Lip smacking, chewing, or ...
What are the causes of amnesia? Amnesia can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including: Head injury Brain damage (especially the hippocampus area in the brain) Brain tumor Brain surgery Concussion or a head trauma Lack of oxygen to the brain for too long (drowning) Brain infections...
Epilepsy is usually diagnosed if you have at least 2 seizures within 24 hours. It may also be diagnosed if you have 1 seizure but are likely to have more. A brain scan or electroencephalogram (EEG) may also show signs of epilepsy that make another seizure likely. Tell the provider how ...
Focal seizures affect a small area of thebrain, while generalized seizures affect the entire brain. Also called partial seizures, focal seizures are classified as either simple or complex, depending on whether or not a person is conscious during the episode. A seizure can happen unexpectedly to an...
Seizures What does a stimulant overdose look like? Opioids, depressants, and alcohol have some overlapping side effects. But stimulants create different effects. The most common symptoms of stimulant overdose are: Restlessness and overactive reflexes ...
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Keeping track of what triggers your seizures may help you prevent some of them. But if you get seizure clusters, you'll probably need to take medication to avoid the serious problems they can cause. There are two main types: Anti-seizure medications. Doctors call them ASMs. They don't cu...