Seizures that occur in one's frontal lobe can affect memory, problem-solving skills, and one's ability to speak.

Most often, treatment for genetic epilepsy is with anti-seizure medicine, that is chosen based on the seizure type or syndrome. Some genetic changes result in metabolic abnormalities and a specific ...

Generalized seizures then cause a catecholamine surge and increased metabolic rate, which increases cerebral oxygen demand and strains the cardiovascular system [3,4]. The gag reflex is also ...

A study identifies the P2X7 receptor as a driver of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) following brain injuries. Blocking the receptor reduced brain hyperexcitability and damage in models.

Further evaluation may include studies such as video EEG monitoring in our neuromonitoring unit, repeating the MRI of the brain using specialized epilepsy protocols, PET or SPECT scans, or genetic and ...

Intracranial metastasis, cancer drugs and metabolic disturbances are the most common causes. Infections, cerebrovascular complications of systemic cancer and paraneoplastic disorders are among the ...

Brain diseases like stroke, infections (meningitis, encephalitis) and head injury can cause seizures. Diseases of other organs like kidney, liver or respiratory failure, metabolic disturbances ...

In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic issues, or infectious diseases. Each cause has different signs, diagnoses, and treatment ...