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Focal Seizures

Focal seizures, which are alternatively referred to as partial seizures, occur when a seizure is initiated in a specific region of the brain. Focal seizures specifically impact a localized region of the brain rather than affecting the entire brain like generalized seizures. The symptoms experienced during these seizures can vary depending on the area of the brain that is affected. They may include involuntary movements, changes in sensory perception, emotional disturbances, or altered levels of consciousness. Diagnosing focal seizures involves a comprehensive evaluation of the individual's medical history, physical examination, and neuroimaging studies such as EEG (electroencephalogram) to pinpoint the seizure focus.

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My mother is suffering from sudden seizures and dermoid cyst. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My mom is 65 years of age. Since age 28, she had started to get severe headaches, and they worsened day by day. Doctors monitored the reasons but could not find a solution and put her on migraine medications Inderal and told her to sleep. A CT scan was also done, and the results were norm...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Per your description, your mom has seizures despite two good antiepileptic medications. In such cases: 1. First need to conclude whether her minor seizures are actual seizures or some other thing- like pseudoseizure, conversion, etc. It requi...  Read Full »

I have been dealing with focal seizure activity on the right side of my brain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with focal seizure activity on the right side of my brain. The strokes started 16 years back and I have been on medication for nearly four years. About seven years ago, the seizures stopped for a period of four years. However, this year, I have been experiencing rand...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to know further details about your problem: 1. In which body part does the activity start and how does it proceed? 2. What did you feel during that time? 3. Do you remain conscious and aware of your surroundings during th...  Read Full »

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