What causes temporal lobe seizures?
Temporal lobe seizures can be the result of damage to the temporal lobe of the brain. This damage can be caused by: • A head injury • Infection • Lack of oxygen • Brain tumors • Birth defects • Stroke In many cases, the cause of temporal lobe seizures is unknown. How is temporal lobe epilepsy diagnosed? Temporal lobe epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose because temporal lobe seizures may not show up on an EEG. The diagnosis is often made through observation of symptoms or the use of brain imaging technology that can detect abnormalities in the brain. The multi-disciplinary epilepsy team at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center can perform an extensive evaluation to determine whether your child has temporal lobe epilepsy. What is the treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy? Most children who experience temporal lobe seizures are treated with medication. About half of children with temporal lobe epilepsy eventually outgrow it. Some children are put on a ketogenic diet. This is a very strict
