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Temporal lobe seizure
In-Depth
Symptoms
- Amnesia Amnesia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of an unusual memory-loss pattern.
Tests and diagnosis
- MRI MRI — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this diagnostic test.
- SPECT scan SPECT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging test.
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan Positron emission tomography (PET) scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging test.
- EEG (electroencephalogram) EEG (electroencephalogram) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this diagnostic test.
Causes
- Brain tumor Brain tumor — Comprehensive overview covers signs, symptoms and treatments, including surgery.
- Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Epilepsy surgery Epilepsy surgery may be the answer if you continue to have seizures despite medication.
- Vagus nerve stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat depression
- Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know Epilepsy and pregnancy — Get the facts on prenatal care, medication risks and more.
Coping and support
- Support groups: Find information, encouragement and camaraderie Find information on types of support groups, and how to choose the right one.
