Temporal lobe epilepsy causes seizures in the temporal lobe of the brain, with symptoms including confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, and uncontrolled movements. Simple and complex partial seizures can occur, with the latter causing loss of awareness. Diagnosis involves brain visualization and patient history, and treatment involves managing triggers and medication. Seek medical attention for persistent or frequent seizures.
Temporal lobe epilepsy symptoms are a collection of telltale symptoms indicative of seizures in the temporal lobe of the brain. People can experience a variety of symptoms during temporal lobe seizure activity, including confusion, hallucinations, feelings of anxiety, and aimless movements not under the patient’s control. Individuals who identify symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy and are not being treated for epilepsy should seek the attention of a neurologist to obtain a complete medical evaluation.
Temporal lobe epilepsy is characterized by partial seizures, meaning that only part of the brain is involved. People can have simple or complex partial seizures. In simple seizures, the patient remains conscious and aware. Symptoms such as discomfort, aggression, out-of-body sensation, confusion, restlessness, and repetitive movements may be experienced. People may also hallucinate sounds, smells, or tactile sensations. People may not realize they are having seizures and in fact, simple partial seizures are sometimes called “auras” because people think they are warning signs that precede a seizure.
In a complex partial seizure, the patient loses awareness of their surroundings. Symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy during a partial seizure may include jerky swallowing or chewing, babbling, or fidgeting with your fingers without being able to control them. The seizures are usually brief and when the patient recovers there will be no memory of the seizure. People may also be confused or disoriented for several minutes after the seizure.
The best way to screen someone for temporal lobe epilepsy is to visualize the brain while a patient is experiencing temporal lobe epilepsy symptoms. This form of epilepsy doesn’t always leave telltale signs that can be recognized when seizure activity isn’t occurring. Patients may also be interviewed to gather a history, and it may be helpful to hear from friends and family members who may have more information about how the patient behaves during seizures.
A variety of triggers can cause seizure activity. Treatment includes identifying potential causes and triggers, as well as helping the patient manage and prevent seizures with medication. Under the care of a neurologist, a patient’s treatment plan may be periodically adjusted if there are changes in the patient’s condition such as increased seizure activity or a change in temporal lobe epilepsy symptoms. It is important to see a doctor if seizures persist for more than a minute, if a patient has several seizures in a row, or if an unusual number of seizures are observed in a short period of time.
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