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What Is Temporal Lobe Epilepsy?

Temporal lobe epilepsy is a type of epilepsy that occurs in the temporal lobes on each side of the head. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, it is the most common type of epilepsy.

  1. Causes

    • The primary cause of epilepsy is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Other causes may include genetic disorders, dementia, diseases such as AIDS, prenatal injury, and head trauma.

    Risk Factors

    • Those with certain conditions and family history may be more at risk for epilepsy than others. Some of the conditions include traumatic head injuries, stroke, vascular diseases, brain infections, and prolonged pediatric seizures.

    Symptoms

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms may be different each time, but they are usually similar in many aspects. Symptoms may include confusion, blankly staring, uncontrollable jerking, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations.

    Treatment

    • Treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy includes anti-seizure medications to help prevent the occurrence of seizures and the severity of them. Anti-seizure medications cannot always prevent a seizure.

    Prevention/Solution

    • There is no sure way to prevent epilepsy or seizures. By taking the prescribed medications, some people can successfully prevent a seizure from occuring, but the chances of having one are still there.

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