Seizure Types

Commonly Used Names for Seizure Types

According to Epilepsy.com, seizures are generally described in two major groups of seizures, generalized seizures and partial seizures. The difference between these types is in how and where they begin. A new way of naming seizures has been developed by epilepsy specialists, but most often these common names are still used.

Generalized seizures

Generalized seizures begin with a widespread electrical discharge that affect both sides of the brain at once.

According to the CDC, under generalized seizures are:

The person may feel tired after a tonic-clonic seizure.

Focal or Partial seizures

Focal or Partial seizures affect just one area of the brain. Partial seizures begin with an electrical discharge in one limited area of the brain. Partial seizures can be broken down further, depending on whether a person’s awareness or consciousness (the ability to respond and remember) is affected.

According to CDC, under Focal or Partial seizures are

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Sources:

CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/basics/types-of-seizures.htm

Epilepsy. com: http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures