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Focal-onset Epilepsy

Focal-onset epilepsy, also known as partial epilepsy or localization-related epilepsy, is a type of epilepsy that is characterized by seizures that originate from a specific area of the brain. These seizures may be associated with certain sensory or motor symptoms, depending on the location of the seizure. Focal-ons…

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Overview

Focal-onset epilepsy, also known as partial epilepsy or localization-related epilepsy, is a type of epilepsy that is characterized by seizures that originate from a specific area of the brain. These seizures may be associated with certain sensory or motor symptoms, depending on the location of the seizure. Focal-onset epilepsy is a common form of epilepsy, affecting approximately 30-40% of all people with epilepsy. Epilepsy treatment typically involves medications, sometimes in combination with lifestyle adjustments, diet, and/or surgery. Focal- onset epilepsy is important to monitor and treat appropriately as the seizures can be disorienting and disruptive to everyday life, and the potential long-term side effects can be serious.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Epilepsy Journal.

Journal editorial board
Rwei-Ling Yu · Taiwan Siuly Siuly · Australia Pasquale Parisi · Italy

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