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• If this activity remains confined to a small area of
brain, the result is a focal seizure. During this type
of seizure, a patient remains conscious and may
experience a strange sensation, such as a smell or
taste, or have a brief episode of uncharacteristic
behavior. Another common type of focal seizure
includes the uncontrolled movement of an arm or
leg. These seizures usually last from seconds to
minutes and a complete recovery occurs within the
same time period.
• A generalized seizure occurs when the electrical
activity spreads throughout the brain. When this
occurs, the patient loses consciousness, falls to the
ground and may have uncontrolled movements of
the body, arms and legs. Control over the bowel
and bladder may be lost. The seizure can go on for
several minutes, then it may take several hours for
the person to awaken.