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| A '''complex partial seizure''' is an ] attack that involves a greater degree of ] or alteration of ]/] and memory than a ]. | |||
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| ==Presentation== | |||
| Complex partial seizures are often precipitated by an ], which is itself a simple partial seizure. This may begin with a feeling of '']'' or '']''. The person may then have feelings of fear, euphoria or depression as well as possible ]. Vision may then be disturbed. Often patients report ] or a change in the size of objects. Once consciousness is impaired the person may display “automatisms” such as lip smacking, chewing, swallowing and undressing oneself. There may also be loss of memory (]) surrounding the seizure event. As the person may still be able to perform routine tasks such as walking or shopping, the seizure may not be immediately recognizable to a witness who may not be aware that there is anything wrong. | |||
| Although the origins of complex partial seizure may vary, they usually originate in the ] of the brain, particuarly on the ]. It is often caused by mesia lesions in the brain, which are essentially a ridge of ] in the brain. Like more generalized epilepsy, complex partial seizures are caused by a misfiring of a synapse in the brain which causes a “storm like” reaction in the brain with bursts of electricity that can result in many changes in personality and physicality. Often the abnormal brain activity may spread to the rest of the brain, thus causing a secondary generalized seizure. | |||
| A partial (focal) seizure may occur at any age, as a single episode or as a repeated, chronic seizure disorder (]). They are seen less frequently in children than in adults, but still account for about 45% of pediatric seizure disorders. {{Fact|date=May 2007}} | |||
| == Creativity & Epilepsy == | |||
| It has long been debated whether or not people with complex partial seizures are conducive to a greater or higher creativity or creative output. In 2002 researchers at the Guelhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey evaluated thirty men with epilepsy and thirty-six men without{{Fact|date=April 2007}} | |||
| . The men were instructed to use fragmented parts of a drawing to create a picture of their own. Those with complex partial seizures scored higher than their counterparts. | |||
| ==Complex partial seizures and religious hallucinations== | |||
| There are several religious figures who have been suspected of having complex partial seizures. Ezekiel is thought to have suffered from complex seizures. The founder of the ], ], is suspected of having partial seizures because of her reported visions of God. She had sustained a head injury which caused her to lose consciousness . Her brain injury was significant enough to prevent her from returning to school. Supporters of Ellen White disagree that her injury affected her in this way. | |||
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| * ] – includes many creative people. | |||
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