Focal epilepsy, also known as partial epilepsy, is a type of epilepsy where seizures originate in one area or network of cells in one side of the brain, called the seizure focus. Focal seizures may or may not spread to other areas of the brain over the course of the seizure. There are different types of focal seizures Show Full Answer

Focal epilepsy, also known as partial epilepsy, is a type of epilepsy where seizures originate in one area or network of cells in one side of the brain, called the seizure focus. Focal seizures may or may not spread to other areas of the brain over the course of the seizure. There are different types of focal seizures depending on if awareness is impaired or not during the seizure, and whether motor symptoms are present. Focal seizures may progress to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. Identifying the seizure type and focus location helps guide treatment options.

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