Focal or partial seizures begin in only one part of the brain. A person may experience muscle contractions, unusual sensations, and other symptoms. Possible causes range from epilepsy to dehydration.

The causes of focal onset seizures can include epilepsy, stroke, or low blood sugar. Other times, the causes are unknown. Medication can help prevent focal seizures. The human brain works by sending ...

Focal onset seizures are seizures that start in one area of the brain. They usually last less than two minutes. Focal onset seizures are different from generalized seizures, which affect all areas of ...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurrent seizures or involuntary, sudden, and uncontrolled bursts of uncontrolled electrical activity between the neurons (brain cells). Some people ...

A recent report has described the use of video-electroencephalography (video-EEG) in the management of patients with atypical juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). The work highlights the importance of ...

Seizures have many causes, and are either generalized or focal. Within these categories, there are several types that may affect children. It may be impossible to diagnose the reason for a child’s ...

If your child has a seizure, it's natural to have plenty of concerns about what exactly happened, why, and what comes next. There are treatments that can help, but a lot depends on the cause of the ...