Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is temporal lobe epilepsy?
Temporal lobe seizures are sometimes called focal seizures with impaired awareness. They arise from the temporal lobe of the brain. Some people remain aware of what's happening, but during more-intense seizures, the person may look awake but be unresponsive. Causes include brain disease/ infections, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral tumours, and genetic syndromes.
Symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy
Uncontrollable movements that make me subconsciously walk or wander around
Arms or legs sometimes move slowly without intending to
Make noises or mutter subconsciously whenever moving arms or legs
Mouth makes chewing movements when moving arms or legs
Hand and legs perform complex actions when moved subconsciously
Stomach discomfort or nausea before losing consciousness
Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear
Strange smell before losing consciousness
Questions your doctor may ask to check for temporal lobe epilepsy
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose temporal lobe epilepsy
Do your uncontrollable movements make you subconsciously walk or wander around?
Do your arms or legs sometimes move slowly without intending to?
Do you make noises or mutter subconsciously whenever you move your arms or legs?
Does your mouth make chewing movements when you move your arms or legs?
When your hands or legs move subconsciously, do they perform complex actions?
Treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy
Treatment includes anti-seizure medication and surgical procedures to control the seizures, as well as treatment of the underlying cause.
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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