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Premonitory symptoms in epilepsy

J Hughes1, O Devinsky, E Feldmann

  • 1Department of Neurology, NYU School of Medicine, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY 10003.

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|September 1, 1993
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Premonitory symptoms, or warnings before a seizure, occur in some epilepsy patients. These symptoms can last for days and may allow for timely interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epilepsy Research
  • Symptomology

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
  • Understanding premonitory symptoms can aid in seizure management.
  • Limited research exists on the prevalence and characteristics of premonitory symptoms in different epilepsy types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence and nature of premonitory symptoms in patients with epilepsy.
  • To determine if premonitory symptoms are associated with specific epilepsy types.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted involving 148 patients (128 with partial epilepsy, 20 with primary generalized epilepsy).
  • Patients reported any premonitory symptoms experienced before seizure onset.
  • Data collected included symptom type, duration, and continuity.

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Main Results:

  • Premonitory symptoms were reported by 43 (29%) patients.
  • All patients reporting symptoms had partial seizure disorders (P < .01).
  • Common symptoms included irritability, depression, headache, a 'funny feeling', and confusion, with onset at least 30 minutes before seizures and lasting from 10 minutes to 3 days.

Conclusions:

  • Premonitory symptoms are significantly associated with partial epilepsy.
  • These symptoms serve as a potential warning system for some patients.
  • Identifying premonitory symptoms may enable therapeutic interventions before seizure onset.