In this section
Introduction
The structure of the brain, why seizures happen, when seizures start, seizure classification.
Seizure types
About focal (partial) seizures and generalised seizures
Focal (partial) seizures:
in the temporal lobes
in the frontal lobes
in the parietal lobes
in the occipital lobes
progressing to generalised seizures
Generalised seizures:
Tonic-clonic
Absence
Myoclonic
Tonic
Atonic (drop attacks or akinetic seizures)
Status epilepticus
Conclusion
First aid for seizures
We can provide references and information on the source material we use to write our epilepsy advice and information pages. Please contact our Epilepsy Helpline by email at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.
Code:
B037.02
Our thanks
Epilepsy Action wishes to thank Dr Mark Manford, consultant neurologist, Addenbrookes Hospital, UK for reviewing this information.
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Updated July 2011To be reviewed July 2013
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Thank you so much. I recently had my first seizure and with the help if your website (& my amazing husband!!) I have been able to identify which type it was, a tonic clonic seizure..... I didn't realise there were so many!!
Fantastic website which is a useful resource tool until I am able to attend my first neurological consultation. Thank you once again.