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Partial (Focal) Seizure


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Alternate Names : Complex Seizure, Jacksonian Seizure, Seizure - Partial (Focal), Simple Seizure

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Partial (Focal) Seizure Complications

progression to generalized seizures
epilepsy (recurrent seizures)
prolonged or closely occurring seizures (status epilepticus)
injury from falls, bumps, biting self
injury caused by a seizure during driving/operating machinery
aspiration pneumonia
permanent brain damage (stroke or other damage)
side effects of medications (with or without observable symptoms)
complications of surgery
women who choose to get pregnant should inform their doctor in advance for appropriate adjustments in medications (many of the anti-epileptic medications can cause birth defects)

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• Partial (Focal) Seizure Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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• Partial (Focal) Seizure Prevention
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Review Date : 11/10/2002
Reviewed By : Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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