Depending upon where the degeneration occurs, patients may suffer paralysis, sensory disturbances or blindness. A blood vessel in the brain may burst causing internal bleeding. Depending upon the area of the brain involved, the patient may suffer paralysis, loss of speech or loss of vision.
Convulsions is another term used.
Seizures may have many causes and not all seizures are epilepsy. High fevers in young children may trigger seizures which are short in duration, easily controlled and, typically, have no permanent aftereffects. Epilepsy is a specific condition which may occur at any age, seizures are more intense, longer lasting in duration, and recur with some frequency. The condition may be controlled with medication, or if unresponsive to drugs, may require surgery. Following are terms that have not been presented, nor have all word parts been presented currently or previously.