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What is a jacksonian seizure?

A jacksonian seizure is a partial seizure characterized by tingling, stiffening, or jerking of an arm or leg. Loss of consciousness is rare. The seizure may progress in charac… (MORE)

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Did you have a seizure?

No. But if you did, it would be important to see a physician, preferably a neurologist - in order to obtain proper diagnosis (as there are many types of seizure disorders) and… (MORE)

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What is seizure activity?

The most commonly known seizure activity is convulsions, loss of consciousness, black outs, a blank stare. Other types seizure activity consist of dizziness, Strange sounds, s… (MORE)

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What is a seizure?

A seizureseizureseizure is an involuntary behavior that occurs abnormally and are generally associated with epilepsy, but can come from other sources. Epileptic seizures are c…ategorized by the location in the brain from which they originate and the two main categories of epileptic seizures are "partial" and "generalized." Partial seizures begin in aaa discreet area of the brain. AAA simple partial seizureseizureseizure causes no change in consciousness. The patient may have weakness, numbness and unusual smells or tastes. Sometimes, there is twitching of the muscles or limbs, head turning from side to side, paralysis, sight changes or vertigo. Complex partial seizures occur in the temporal lobe and consciousness is altered. The patient usually has aaa change in their ability to interact with their environment and may exhibit automatic behaviors such as walking in aaa circle, sitting and standing, or smacking their lips. Often, odd thoughts occur to the patient, such as aaa feeling of déjà vu or uncontrollable laughing or odd smells. Generalized seizures take place in larger areas of the brain and there are many sub-types. Grand mal seizures include specific movements of the arms and legs or face and may occur with aaa loss of consciousness. Sometimes there is yelling or crying before the person faints. They may also experience an aura, which is an unusual feeling that often warns the patient that seizureseizureseizure is coming on. The patient abruptly falls and begins to jerk and may become incontinent or drool or bite their tongue. This type of seizureseizureseizure usually lasts between 5 and 20 minutes and the patient may awake in aaa confused state or may sleep for aaa while. Sometimes, the patient has prolonged weakness after the event. Petit mal seizures include aaa brief loss of consciousness but there is not associated motor dysfunction and there is no aura prior to the seizureseizureseizure. Sometimes it just seems that the person is briefly stopping what they were doing, staring for aaa few seconds, and then continuing with their activity. The patient does not even have any memory of the event. A seizureseizureseizure is an involuntary behavior that occurs abnormally and are generally associated with epilepsy, but can come from other sources. Epileptic seizures are categorized by the location in the brain from which they originate and the two main categories of epileptic seizures are "partial" and "generalized." Partial seizures begin in aaa discreet area of the brain. AAA simple partial seizureseizureseizure causes no change in consciousness. The patient may have weakness, numbness and unusual smells or tastes. Sometimes, there is twitching of the muscles or limbs, head turning from side to side, paralysis, sight changes or vertigo. Complex partial seizures occur in the temporal lobe and consciousness is altered. The patient usually has aaa change in their ability to interact with their environment and may exhibit automatic behaviors such as walking in aaa circle, sitting and standing, or smacking their lips. Often, odd thoughts occur to the patient, such as aaa feeling of déjà vu or uncontrollable laughing or odd smells. Generalized seizures take place in larger areas of the brain and there are many sub-types. Grand mal seizures include specific movements of the arms and legs or face and may occur with aaa loss of consciousness. Sometimes there is yelling or crying before the person faints. They may also experience an aura, which is an unusual feeling that often warns the patient that seizureseizureseizure is coming on. The patient abruptly falls and begins to jerk and may become incontinent or drool or bite their tongue. This type of seizureseizureseizure usually lasts between 5 and 20 minutes and the patient may awake in aaa confused state or may sleep for aaa while. Sometimes, the patient has prolonged weakness after the event. Petit mal seizures include aaa brief loss of consciousness but there is not associated motor dysfunction and there is no aura prior to the seizureseizureseizure. Sometimes it just seems that the person is briefly stopping what they were doing, staring for aaa few seconds, and then continuing with their activity. The patient does not even have any memory of the event. A seizureseizureseizure is an involuntary behavior that occurs abnormally and are generally associated with epilepsy, but can come from other sources. Epileptic seizures are categorized by the location in the brain from which they originate and the two main categories of epileptic seizures are "partial" and "generalized." Partial seizures begin in aaa discreet area of the brain. AAA simple partial seizureseizureseizure causes no change in consciousness. The patient may have weakness, numbness and unusual smells or tastes. Sometimes, there is twitching of the muscles or limbs, head turning from side to side, paralysis, sight changes or vertigo. Complex partial seizures occur in the temporal lobe and consciousness is altered. The patient usually has aaa change in their ability to interact with their environment and may exhibit automatic behaviors such as walking in aaa circle, sitting and standing, or smacking their lips. Often, odd thoughts occur to the patient, such as aaa feeling of déjà vu or uncontrollable laughing or odd smells. Generalized seizures take place in larger areas of the brain and there are many sub-types. Grand mal seizures include specific movements of the arms and legs or face and may occur with aaa loss of consciousness. Sometimes there is yelling or crying before the person faints. They may also experience an aura, which is an unusual feeling that often warns the patient that seizureseizureseizure is coming on. The patient abruptly falls and begins to jerk and may become incontinent or drool or bite their tongue. This type of seizureseizureseizure usually lasts between 5 and 20 minutes and the patient may awake in aaa confused state or may sleep for aaa while. Sometimes, the patient has prolonged weakness after the event. Petit mal seizures include aaa brief loss of consciousness but there is not associated motor dysfunction and there is no aura prior to the seizureseizureseizure. Sometimes it just seems that the person is briefly stopping what they were doing, staring for aaa few seconds, and then continuing with their activity. The patient does not even have any memory of the event. (MORE)

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What is a absence seizure?

An absence seizure is a brief period of unconsciousness (usually 5-10 seconds) when a person appears to be daydreaming or "spacing out." They do not fall over the are just unc… (MORE)

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What to do after a seizure?

What SHOULD you do, if someone else has a seizure? If the person falls down and becomes unconscious: 1. Note the time. 2. Clear the area, to prevent injuries. 3. Roll the pe… (MORE)

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What can cause a seizure?

Flashing lights , stress , and some types of liqhts . liqhts at my school made me start having seizures again . those are some of my triggers .. but im sure there are more .

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What do you do if a person has a seizure?

When a person begins to have a seizure: Do not panic.Call 911 or your country's emergency service line -- early on.Note the time the seizure started - you may be asked later … (MORE)

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What is the prognosis for seizures?

.The probability that stereotypic seizures will abate is poor. 85% of all seizure disorders can be partially or completely controlled if the patient takes anti-seizure medicat… (MORE)

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How can you know if you are about to have a seizure?

Some people with seizure disorders report that they have an unusual sensation, called an aura, before a seizure begins. Other sufferers have no signs that one is coming. Some … (MORE)