Focal Seizures
By: Nicholas Parekh What is a seizure?Seizures are neurological events characterized by sudden surges of electrical activity inthe brain and are common in epileptic patients. Seizures usually last one to two minutes, andseizures that last for more than five minutes are considered to be a medical emergency. Patients are diagnosed with epilepsy when they have […]
Absence and Atypical Absence Seizures
Welcome to our Understanding Epilepsy Series as our founder Natalie Boehm discusses what absence and atypical absence seizures are, what happens when someone is having one, what to do when someone is having one, and treatment options available.
Bilateral Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Welcome to our Understanding Epilepsy Series as our founder Natalie Boehm discusses what bilateral tonic-clonic seizures are, what happens during a bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, what to do if someone has a bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, and treatment options.
Occipital Lobe Epilepsy
Welcome to our Understanding Epilepsy Series as our founder Natalie Boehm discusses what occipital lobe epilepsy is, the functions of the occipital lobe, symptoms of occipital lobe epilepsy, occipital lobe seizures, and treatment options.