Many people who suffer from epilepsy want to know the different symptoms of epilepsy, as the signs of epilepsy differ from one type to another. Follow this article with us to learn about the most important symptoms of epilepsy and what can happen before and after an epileptic seizure.

Symptoms before an epileptic seizure

It is usually not possible to predict an epileptic seizure that can occur or where it may occur, there are some seizures that come and disappear suddenly, and there are seizures that may last for several seconds, and despite this, some people may be able to feel the approaching seizure, while they may not Others feel it, and among the most common signs of epilepsy that may indicate an imminent seizure are the following:

• Some indescribable strange feelings.
• Feeling a strange taste in the mouth.
• Feeling a strange smell about you.
• Feeling that your body is not a part of you.
• The feeling that you have been in this situation before.
• Headache.
• Loss of focus.
• Feeling afraid.
• Feeling of vomiting and nausea.

General epilepsy symptoms

Since epilepsy is one of the conditions that result from the occurrence of abnormal activity in the brain, the occurrence of any of the epileptic seizures has an effect on any process carried out by the patient’s brain, and the symptoms of epilepsy may include:

• A kind of temporary confusion.
• Stare absentmindedly at the horizon.
• Memory loss for some time and during an epileptic seizure.
• Blurred vision and loss of vision for some time during the seizure.
• Not being able to speak.
• Uncontrollable shaking or jerking movements, often of the arms and legs.
• A state of unconsciousness.
• Psychological symptoms such as feeling afraid or anxious.

The symptoms differ according to the type of epilepsy that the person suffers from. With most people with epilepsy, the person suffers from the same type of seizures, and repeats them, so the symptoms that the patient feels will be similar, and below we will explain the symptoms of each type of these seizures.

Symptoms of silent epilepsy (petit mal)

It is the most common type of epilepsy in children, but adults can also suffer from it. This type leads to the following:

• Rapid eye movement.
• Slandering and pressing the lips.
• Stare into emptiness or space unconsciously.
• Loss of consciousness in some.

Symptoms of tonic epilepsy

It is a type of epilepsy known as convulsive seizures, which leads to:

• Muscle spasm and stiffness.
• Spasm of the muscles of the arms, legs or back.
• Falling to the ground.

Symptoms of myoclonic epilepsy

A person with this type may experience one or more seizures within a short period of time. This type is characterized by a number of signs:

• Feeling what is going on around you, whether it is partially or completely.
• Large muscle spasms.
• Feeling strange, like an electric shock.

Symptoms of tonic-clonic epilepsy

Grand seizure epilepsy can lead to the following:

• Complete loss of consciousness.
• Body stiffness and stiffness.
• scream.
• Falling suddenly to the ground.

Symptoms of myoclonic epilepsy

This may not lead to loss of consciousness in all cases, as it affects the muscles of the body, as it leads to a state of strong spasms followed by vigorous shaking of the body.

Symptoms of atonic epileptic seizure

This type affects the muscles of the feet in particular, and it also leads to the person’s inability to control any of the muscles of the body, and this leads to the fall of the injured person on the ground, which may lead to injury.

Symptoms of complex partial epilepsy

It is one of the seizures of partial epilepsy, and is usually accompanied by a state of impaired consciousness. The seizures of partial epilepsy lead to:

• A state of unconsciousness.
• Stare into space.
• Making repetitive movements for no apparent reason, such as rubbing hands together, chewing, swallowing, or making circles while walking and moving.

Some people may confuse the symptoms of partial epilepsy with some other neurological problems, such as migraines or mental illnesses, so it is important to consult a doctor.

Symptoms of simple epilepsy

It is a type of partial epilepsy that leads to a number of symptoms:

• seizure without losing consciousness.
• Involuntary shaking of the body.
• Vibration of any part of the body, this may include the arms or legs.
• Feeling a strange condition, which leads the patient to feel the things around him change, as their shape, texture, sound, or even smell may change.
• Feeling dizzy and dizzy.
• Tingling and numbness.
• hallucinations

Symptoms of psychological epilepsy

It is one of the types of epilepsy that does not result from a defect in the brain’s electricity, but rather results from a psychological condition, and its most common symptoms are:

• Inability to respond to your surroundings.
• Your level of awareness varies.
• body shaking.
• head shaking

And because these symptoms may be similar to the symptoms of epilepsy, there are distinctive symptoms for this type, including:

• Shake the head on both sides.
• Shout out some phrases.
• Close the mouth and eyes during the seizure.
• Responding to loud sounds during a seizure.

Symptoms of epilepsy during sleep

Epilepsy seizures may appear during the type in children and adults alike, as this type of seizure may occur as a result of any type of epilepsy, and the most important symptoms that may appear during sleep:

• Making loud noises while sleeping.
• Body twitching and shaking.
• Move violently during sleep.
• Difficulty waking up after going through a seizure.
• Possibility of falling or urinating during sleep.

Symptoms after an epileptic seizure

After an epileptic seizure ends, some people can recover quickly and immediately after the seizure, while others may need several minutes or even hours to be able to return to their normal state:

• Inability to respond to their surroundings normally.
• feeling sleepy
• Feeling disoriented.
• Inability to remember what happened during the seizure.
• feeling dizzy
• Feeling nervous.
• feeling embarrassed
• feeling sad

You may suffer from some physical injuries after exposure to one of the epileptic seizures. In addition to feeling a general weakness in the body, you may suffer from fractures or head injuries, headaches, and you may feel thirsty and need to go to the bathroom.

Now, at the end of our article on the symptoms of epilepsy and the signs of each of its types, let us remind you that it is important to consult a doctor if epilepsy is suspected, especially since some types may have symptoms similar to those of other diseases, and identifying the disease helps in its treatment and control, as well. It helps to deal with seizures carefully in the event that they occur. The correct handling of the situation helps to avoid injury during the seizure, wishing you good health and wellness.