Seizures Symptoms and Types (cont.)In this Article
 Focal seizuresFocal seizures, the third kind of partial seizure is one that begins as a focal seizure and evolves into a generalized convulsive ("grand-mal") seizure. Most patients with partial seizures have simple partial, complex partial and secondarily generalized seizures. In about two-thirds of patients with partial epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with medications. Partial seizures that cannot be treated with medications can often be treated surgically. Reviewed by The Cleveland Clinic Neuroscience Center. Edited by Edited by Joseph R Carcione, MBA, DO on February 01, 2007 Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2004 Last Editorial Review: 12/13/2007 © 2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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