Secondary Generalized Seizures : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Hemiparesis

Hemiparesis occurs with disorders of cerebral circulation, tumors, craniocerebral injuries, purulent and infectious processes, parasitosis, some types of epilepsy, toxic brain damage. The cause of hemiparesis is established by the results of a survey, neurological examination, echoencephalography, radiography, tomography, laboratory tests. Treatment includes pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy followed by restorative measures. Sometimes surgery is required.

Sharp dizziness

Severe dizziness is possible with vestibular paroxysms, BPPV, cardiac arrhythmias, transient ischemic attacks, Meniere's disease, Lermoyer's syndrome, labyrinthitis, temporal lobe epilepsy, perilymphatic fistula, panic attacks. It is manifested by an attack of a pronounced sensation of rotation or displacement of the patient, less often - of the surrounding space. To clarify the diagnosis, a neurological examination is performed, studies to assess the vestibular analyzer, EEG, CT, MRI. Treatment includes antipsychotics, antihistamines, antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and other agents. Surgical interventions are carried out according to indications.