Sometimes seizures may go unnoticed, depending on their presentation, and sometimes seizures may be confused with other events, such as a stroke, which can also cause falls or migraines. It is important for physicians to perform an EEG recording to accurately diagnose the condition. Persons who have lived with epilepsy for much of their lives may find that their seizures change as they age.
Seniors also demonstrate a high rate for newly-diagnosed cases of epilepsy.
The list below outlines the general definitions of some commonly found seizure types. It is helpful to learn the names and the terms used to describe these seizures so that you can describe your disorder directly and accurately to other people and to your health care providers. The 2 most common forms are simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures. Generalized seizures occur when the excessive electrical activity in the brain encompasses the entire organ. The 2 most common forms are generalized absence seizures and tonic-clonic seizures.