All seizures are caused by abnormal electrical disturbances in the brain. Partial (focal) seizures occur when this electrical activity remains in a limited area of the brain. The seizures may sometimes turn into generalized seizures, which affect the whole brain. This is called secondary generalization. Partial seizures can be further characterized as: Simple -- not affecting awareness or memory Complex -- affecting awareness or memory of events before, during, and immediately after the seizure, and affecting behavior
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:24:05 +0000
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