Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset seizure characterized by some degree (which may be partial) of impairment of the person's awareness of themselves or their surroundings at any point during the seizure.
What is Focal impaired awareness seizure?
Focal impaired awareness seizure is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Focal impaired awareness seizure that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Focal impaired awareness seizure
The following conditions have been associated with Focal impaired awareness seizure. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Focal impaired awareness seizure is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.