Do complex partial seizures damage the brain?
Most types of seizures do not cause damage to the brain. However, having a prolonged, uncontrolled seizure can cause harm. Because of this, treat any seizure lasting over 5 minutes as a medical emergency.
Can you outgrow partial complex seizures?
Once diagnosed, seizures — including complex partial seizures — can be managed through a variety of treatment options. In some cases, children will outgrow the seizures. If you think that you or someone you know is having seizures, it’s important to talk to a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is the best medication for complex partial seizures?
Medication is the most common treatment for CPS. Anti-seizure (or anti-epileptic) medications can be very helpful….These medications include:
- Levireacetam.
- Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has fewer side effects than the other two medications but may also be less helpful.
- Lacosamide.
- Zonegram.
- Depakote.
Are complex partial seizures considered epilepsy?
Complex partial seizures, now called focal onset impaired awareness seizures, are the most common type for adults who have epilepsy (a disorder that affects your brain cells). They’re usually harmless and only last a minute or two.
What can trigger a complex partial seizure?
Anyone can have a complex partial seizure, and doctors don’t always know why they happen. They’re often related to a type of epilepsy called temporal lobe epilepsy. They also may be more common in people who have had a stroke or head injury or who have other health problems, like an infection in their brain or a tumor.
Can complex partial seizures turn into grand mal?
If a SPS affects alertness, it is called a Complex Partial Seizure (CPS). CPS’s are the most common manifestation of epilepsy. Both SPS’s and CPS’s can propagate to involve the whole brain and cause a generalized seizure, also known as a “Grand mal” seizure.
