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Epilepsy: understanding different types of seizures

Understanding different types of epileptic seizures
Some seizures are categorized based on the area in the brain where they begin.
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      Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in July 2024 by Megan Burke, MD.

      Updated on October 23, 2024

      Not all epileptic seizures are the same. Learn how different types of seizures begin in different areas of the brain.

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