What do epileptic events look like?
Epilepsy may present in many different ways. Depending on which region of the brain is involved in the seizure, a variety of clinical events may be observed. As the brain controls a myriad of functions, a seizure may express itself in extremely diverse ways. Motor movements are most easily recognized, and can range from a single jerk of a small muscle to rhythmic jerks involving the entire body. Occasionally there may be loss of all muscle tone resulting in a fall or drop attack. Other types of seizures involve regions of the brain governing sensation. During these seizures, the patient will experience an alteration of normal senses. Examples include episodes of strange smells and tastes, visual and auditory hallucinations, and tactile changes, such as a feeling of pins and needles or numbness. The brain is also involved in higher-level functions, such as thought processing, emotion, and memory. These functions are not immune to the effects of seizures. As a result, manifestations such
