The right side of the brain affects the left side of the body, and vice versa, so if muscle spasms are on the right side of the body, the problem will lie in the left side of the brain. It is rare that a person who is having partial seizures will lose consciousness, although he may feel dazed or confused following the episode. The person does not lose consciousness during the seizure. The person will lose consciousness. The onset of the seizure can be directly attributed to one part of the brain, which then triggers a generalized seizure.
Generalized seizures are more severe and involve both sides of the brain.
They are accompanied by convulsions, muscle activity on both sides of the body, and loss of consciousness. Since seizures may indicate a deteriorating neurological condition, the condition should be evaluated immediately to determine the cause. Your doctor will try to find out what is causing the seizures and then determine a course of action for treating them. CT and MRI scans look for any intracranial abnormalities. These could include increased ventricular size, SDH, or tumor or cyst growth.