What’s a Jacksonian crisis?

Jacksonian seizures are a type of brain disorder that involve uncontrollable actions caused by electrical impulses targeting a specific part of the brain. Symptoms vary and can include muscle spasms, changes in behavior or emotions, and sensations in internal organs. The most common cause is epilepsy, and treatment can involve antiepileptic drugs, surgery, or lifestyle […]

What’s Jacksonian epilepsy?

Jacksonian epilepsy is a mild form of epilepsy characterized by simple partial seizures that occur on one side of the body. The seizures are triggered by abnormal neural activation in the motor cortex and tend to progress in a predictable sequence known as a Jacksonian march. The seizures are usually short-lived and rarely require medication. […]

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