NERVOUS SYSTEM

Frontal lobe epilepsy is a type of seizure that often goes unnoticed by sufferers. Since the frontal lobe of the brain does not have a known function, seizures that occur within this area generally have mild symptoms. On the other hand, if the seizure spreads to other parts of the brain, the sufferer may experience involuntary body movements or twitches. Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. Individuals who suffer from the condition may have experienced epileptic seizures since childhood, or developed the condition later in life. Because frontal lobe epilepsy can consist of seizures lasting only a few seconds, some sufferers disregard the incidents. During those few seconds, a person may feel slightly dizzy or lightheaded. However, unless a brain scan is preformed, these persons may never be aware of their condition.

Once a brain imaging test diagnoses a person as an epileptic, he or she may experience an epileptic seizure, and be fully aware of their condition. Mild seizures may include body shakes or involuntary arm and leg movement. Frontal lobe epilepsy can also occur while sleeping, in which the sufferer may not be aware of the episode. Autosomal dominant frontal lobe epilepsy can cause a person to have up to 20 or more seizures in a single night. Because these seizures are very short, lasting less than 10 – 20 seconds each, many persons remain sleeping.

Individuals living with frontal lobe epilepsy may be able to receive permanent relief. Because the cause of epilepsy varies, physicians must first identify the underlying reason for the seizure. Sometimes, the cause of seizure is a curable brain malfunction. Additionally, an infection may trigger an epileptic seizure. Brain surgery and prescription medication can effectively reduce the number of episodes. Epileptic seizures triggered by genetics may stop on their own without treatment.