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- Types of Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
Focal Onset Seizures The term focal is used instead of partial to be more accurate when talking about where seizures begin Focal seizures can start in one area or group of cells in one side of the brain Focal onset aware seizures: When a person is awake and aware during a seizure, it’s called a focal aware seizure This used to be called a
- What Happens During a Seizure? | Epilepsy Foundation
Seizures can take on many different forms, and seizures affect different people in different ways Anything that the brain does normally can also occur during a seizure when the brain is activated by seizure discharges Some people call this activity “electrical storms” in the brain Seizures have a beginning, middle, and end
- What Is Epilepsy? | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures Your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy if you have two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked seizure with a high risk of more Not all seizures are the result of epilepsy Seizures may relate to a brain injury or a family trait, but often the cause is completely unknown
- How Serious Are Seizures? - Epilepsy Foundation
[scald=5666:sdl_editor_representation] Most people don’t understand how serious seizures can be They either think that seizures are not a problem or that everyone may die from them The truth lies somewhere in between The types of problems people may have range from injuries, the effect of repeated seizures on the brain, seizure emergencies, and death
- Ketogenic Diet for Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
If seizures have been well controlled for some time, usually 2 years, the doctor might suggest going off the diet Usually, the person is gradually taken off the diet over several months or even longer Seizures may worsen if the ketogenic diet is stopped all at once Children usually continue to take seizure medicines after they go off the diet
- Epilepsy Foundation #1 trusted site for epilepsy and seizure news
The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people impacted by seizures
- Tonic-Clonic Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
Some nonepileptic (psychogenic) seizures may look like tonic-clonic seizures Often the best way to tell if an event is a tonic-clonic seizure is with video EEG monitoring This may be recommended by your health care team if they aren’t sure of the diagnosis or how to treat your seizures
- First Aid for Seizures | Stay, Safe, Side | Epilepsy Foundation
Get seizure first aid trained! Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid The first aid procedures in the course reflect the standard of knowledge and current best practices Participants who
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