Reflex Seizures

August 8, 2011

A reflex seizure occurs as a direct response to a particular stimulus or event.

These seizures are experienced by approximately 6 per cent of people with epilepsy. They can be triggered by visual stimulation, a sudden “startle,” or a variety of other factors alone or in combination.

If a patient only has seizures as a result of a certain stimulus, then it is possible to control them by avoidance rather than through pharmaceutical means.

Click here to learn about other types of seizures.

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