04 July 2017
When seizures originate from the frontal lobes. Seizures can often start and end abruptly, with little, if any confusion afterwards. They are likely to occur in clusters and can look quite bizarre, resulting in difficulty obtaining a diagnosis.
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A vitamin of the B complex. It is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, liver, green vegetables, orange juice, lentils, beans, and yeast. It is recommended to be taken prior to and during early stages of pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.
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A local area of abnormality (in the brain), usually where seizures begin (seizure focus).
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When a focal seizure spreads in the brain to become a tonic clonic seizure (formerly called secondarily generalised tonic-clonic seizure)
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A seizure where the seizure activity starts in one (focal) area of the brain and may or may not spread to other regions of the brain.
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a focal seizure where consciousness and awareness is not lost.
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Felbamate is an antiepileptic drug but is associated with a high rate of serious side effects and used only as a last resort. It has proven to be useful in the management of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
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Also known as Febrile Convulsions. These are seizures that occur in children associated with a fever. They can occur between the ages of 6 months to 6 years and may recur if the child has a fever at other times. They are not epilepsy
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Also known as Zarontin. This antiepileptic drug is used effectively to treat absence seizures.
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