People can experience a seizure and not even realize it
In last week’s post about the benefits of an epilepsy monitoring unit, I mentioned that there may be more than 200 symptoms of seizures.
We often visualize seizures as someone falling and shaking uncontrollably, but do you know that seizures may also appear in very mild ways? We have seen patients experience seizures in the form of rapid blinking of the eyes, unsteadiness on their feet, visual changes such as distortions in the size and shape of objects, strange smells, or even deja vu. It can sometimes be very difficult to notice the onset of a seizure.
Why do some people with epilepsy shake uncontrollably and anothers do not? This depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are several types of seizures each accompanied by varying symptoms. Through the use of new technology, we are better able to identify the exact area of the brain where the seizures are coming from resulting in a more positive treatment outcome for our patients.
In my next posting, I will discuss various types of seizures and some of the symptoms associated with them. If you suspect that you or someone you know may be experiencing seizures, we’d love to hear from you.
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