Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Learning Center
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This type of seizure involves a temporary movement disturbances, unusual sensations, or various other symptoms. It arises from abnormal electrical activity in the temporal lobe on one or both sides of the brain. |
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Symptoms
The early warning symptoms (called an aura) include: Abnormal sensations; Epigastric sensations ("a funny feeling in ...
Causes
A seizure is an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can involve loss of consciousness or reduct...
Tests
Diagnosis of temporal lobe seizure is suspected primarily on the basis of the symptoms presented and the results of t...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to perform emergency measures, if necessary, and to reduce the rate of future seizures. Em...
Complications
Progression to generalized seizures; Repeated seizures (epilepsy; Prolonged seizures, closely occurring seizures (sta...
Prevention
Treatment of any lesions or disorders may reduce the seizures. In many cases, epilepsy is caused by a genetic disorde...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if: This is the first time the person has had a seizure, or this is a new type o...
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