Partial Complex Seizure Learning Center
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A partial seizure is an episode of abnormal electrical activity in one specific part of the brain. |
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Symptoms
Patients with focal seizures can have any of the symptoms below. Patients with simple focal seizures do not lose cons...
Causes
All seizures are caused by abnormal electrical disturbances in the brain. Partial (focal) seizures occur when this el...
Tests
The diagnosis is based on the symptoms, taking into consideration the patient's other history. It is extremely diffic...
Treatments
Whenever someone has a seizure for the first time, he or she should be taken to an emergency room, as there may be a ...
Complications
Generalized seizures; Epilepsy (recurrent seizures; Prolonged or closely occurring seizures (status epilepticus; Inju...
Prevention
Treating the underlying disorders may reduce the risk of further seizures. In most cases, the seizures may not be pr...
Doctor Specialties
Call your local emergency number (911) if this the first time a person has had a seizure or a seizure is occurring in...
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