Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Triggers Of A Temporal Lobe Epilepsy?
Thank you for addressing my health question regarding my diagnosis by neurologist w/Left Front Temporal Lobe Seizure Disorder. Begin as Simple-Partial developing into Tonic Clonic . My question..are there any known findings as to possible "triggers" for this/these seizure classifications?
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
Hello,
Seizures can get triggered by the following:
1. Lack of sleep,
2. Fasting,
3. Stress,
4. Skipping a dose of anti-epileptic drugs,
5. Fever,
6. Certain medicines such as quinolone antibiotics, Tramadol (pain killer)
The list is exhaustive but not complete.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Seizures can get triggered by the following:
1. Lack of sleep,
2. Fasting,
3. Stress,
4. Skipping a dose of anti-epileptic drugs,
5. Fever,
6. Certain medicines such as quinolone antibiotics, Tramadol (pain killer)
The list is exhaustive but not complete.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....