Unknown onset seizures
04 July 2017
A classification of seizures that cannot be diagnosed as either a focal or generalised and are thus grouped as unknown.
Read More >Tumour
04 July 2017
A growth of abnormal tissue characterised by progressive, uncontrolled proliferation of cells.
Read More >Tuberous sclerosis
04 July 2017
Is an inherited condition which benign tumours affect the brain, eyes, skin and internal organs. Epilepsy occurs in 80% of people affected, and the type of seizures are strongly age related.
Read More >Tonic seizure
04 July 2017
A seizure that causes brief muscle stiffening and if standing, the person will fall rapidly to the ground. Tonic seizures can also happen in sleep. They are more likely to be seen in people with complex epilepsy syndromes. Also termed ‘drop attacks’
Read More >Tonic-clonic seizure
04 July 2017
These are the most universally recognised seizures. They often begin with a sudden cry, the body becomes quite stiff (tonic) shortly followed by jerking of the muscles (clonic). The seizure usually lasts no more than 2 minutes and is followed by a period of confusion, agitation or sleep. Headaches and soreness are common afterwards. PreviouslyRead More…
Read More >Topirimate
04 July 2017
Also known as Topamax. Used in focal and generalised onset seizures. Also used in Lennox -Gastaut syndrome.
Read More >Todd’s paralysis
04 July 2017
Weakness or paralysis occurring in one limb or one side of the body after a seizure. Usually resolves in one or two hours but may, on occasion, continue for several days.
Read More >Tic
04 July 2017
Repeated involuntary contractions of muscles, such as sniffing, clearing the throat, rapid head jerks or eye blinks.
Read More >Tiagabine
04 July 2017
Also known as Gabitril. Used in partial and secondarily generalised seizures.
Read More >Temporal lobe
04 July 2017
The lobes in the brain situated beneath the temples. Seizures commonly originate in this region in the focal epilepsies. The temporal lobe is associated with memory, speech, language, learning and behaviour.
Read More >Telemetry
04 July 2017
An older term form video EEG – A technique for recording seizures on video with simultaneous EEG; changes in behaviour can be correlated with changes in the EEG; very useful diagnostic tool for epilepsy. Mostly termed VEEG.
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