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Temporal Lobe Seizure occur because of abnormal electrical activity caused in an area of the brain which is known as the temporal lobe. Temporal Lobe Seizure is a type of complex partial seizure as it is related to one part of the brain. simple partial seizures(without loss of awareness ) and complex partial seizures (loss of awareness ) are seizures associated with Temporal Lobe Seizure. Duration of seizure is 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
What are the sign and symptoms of temporal lobe seizure?
- An unusual emotion or,sensation known as an aura experienced by some patients which acts as warning.
- Lip-smacking, Chewing or swallowing
- After seizure difficulty in speaking and confusion may occur.
- Repetitive movements, such as picking at clothing
What are the causes of temporal lobe seizure?
- Abnormal electrical activity starts in the brain.
- Head injury,infection such as encephalitis or meningitis, high fever, exposure to certain drugs
- Lack of oxygen
- Blood vessel malformations in the brain
- Stroke
- Brain tumors
- Genetic syndromes
What are the treatments of temporal lobe seizure?
- Most commonly used AEDs are carbamazepine, phenobarbital, valproate and phenytoin.
- Vagus nerve stimulation.
- Surgery is next option if anti-seizure drugs fails.
- Before surgery you have to go through magnetic resonance imaging.
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