Neuropsychological testing (also known as neuropsychometric testing) assesses a variety of brain functions including: memory, reading, comprehension, judgment, motor abilities, spatial perception and ability to process and interpret information. The tests quantitatively measure these functions to demonstrate possible abnormalities of the brain. This may help to identify the type of epilepsy an individual has and…
Guide to Diagnostic Tests for Epilepsy Medical tests can be an extremely stressful procedure for an individual. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with as much information as possible, to help you to understand the tests and become familiar with the procedures, and to reduce any fears or anxieties you may be…
Benjamin G. Zifkin and Yushi Inoue From Epilepsia, Volume 45 Issue s1 Page 27-29 January 2004. doi:10.1111/j.0013-9580.2004.451005.x URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.0013-9580.2004.451005.x Summary: Visual reflex seizures induced by complex stimuli may be triggered by patterned and flashing displays that are now ubiquitous. The seizures may be clinically generalized, but unilateral and bilateral myoclonic attacks also may be triggered,…
Tonic seizures are very uncommon, especially when they occur without clonic jerking. They usually are manifest with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or, less commonly, with multiple sclerosis. Tonic seizures most often develop in childhood, although they can occur at any age. Tonic seizures are characterized by facial and truncal muscle spasms, flexion or extension of the upper…
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