Because some seizures are relatively subtle, they can go unrecognized, leading to a delay in diagnosis.
Approximately 10% of people will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images
As a neurologist who focuses on the comprehensive care of people who experience seizures, I subspecialize in the treatment of those with epilepsy. That includes identifying and improving gaps in epilepsy care. Research shows there are many. Seizures are not uncommonApproximately 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure during their lifetime. But only those with a risk of recurrent unprovoked seizures are considered to have epilepsy, which represents about 1 in 26 people
The most common brain region for focal seizures to arise is one of the temporal lobes, of which there are two – one on either side of the brain. These lobes serve many functions and are involved in vocal, auditory and visual processing, as well as emotions and memory. This is why seizures arising from these areas can lead to a variety of unusual symptoms.
After the patient began an anti-seizure medication regimen, the sensations went away, and he reported improvements in both memory and cognition. Fortunately, he did not experience physical injury, or worse, before his evaluation. But many people are not so lucky.
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