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There are two basic types: partial and generalised. If the excessive electrical discharge in the brain is limited to one area, the seizure is partial. If the whole brain is involved, it is generalized.
Partial seizures (formerly known as focal seizures) are often referred to a simple partial. During this type of seizure the person can experience a range of strange or unusual sensations including sudden, jerky movements of one body part, distortions in hearing or seeing, stomach discomfort, or a sudden sense of fear. Consciousness is not impaired.
Complex-partial seizures (formerly psychomotor or temporal lobe Epilepsy) are characterized by a complicated motor act involving impaired consciousness. During the seizure the patient appears dazed and confused. Purposeless behaviours such as random walking,
mumbling, head turning, or pulling at clothing may be observed.
Generalized absence seizures (formerly petit mal) are characterized by 5 to 15 second lapses in consciousness. During this time the patient appears to be staring into space and the eyes may roll upwards. Absences are not preceded by an aura and activity can be resumed immediately afterwards.
*edit* copy/pasted from epilepsy.com
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Last edited by Zentac_75 on Nov-09-2007 at 23:14
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