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Focal seizures result from electrical activity in one area of the brain. This type of seizure can occur with or without loss of consciousness: Focal seizures ...
Overview. A tonic-clonic seizure, previously known as a grand mal seizure, causes a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. It's the type of ...
Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures. There are many types of epilepsy.
A person having an absence seizure may stare blankly into space for a few seconds. Then the person typically returns quickly to being alert. This type of ...
Causes. Frontal lobe seizures can be caused by tumors, stroke, infection or traumatic injuries in the brain's frontal lobes. Frontal lobe seizures also are ...
Learn about the different types of seizures and what causes them. Also find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
Nationally recognized expertise. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has accredited Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida as ...
Isolating the focal point. Sometimes the portion of the brain that's causing seizures is too vital to remove. When this happens, surgeons might make a series of ...
Overview. Temporal lobe seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. These areas process emotions and are important for short-term memory. Symptoms of a ...
These changes occur even when you're not having a seizure. Your healthcare professional may monitor you on video during an EEG to detect and record any seizures ...
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