Focal motor seizure
A type of focal-onset seizure characterized by a motor sign as its initial semiological manifestation.
Also called: Focal motor seizures, Localised motor seizure, Localised motor seizures, Localized motor seizure, Localized motor seizures, Partial motor seizure, Partial motor seizures, Segmental motor seizure.
Conditions associated with focal motor seizure
The following conditions have been associated with focal motor seizure in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria
Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Biotinidase deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
DPAGT1-CDG
DPAGT1-CDG is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep is a medical condition that may...
Early infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
Early infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Hemimegalencephaly
Hemimegalencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Landau-Kleffner syndrome
Landau-Kleffner syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Lissencephaly due to LIS1 mutation
Lissencephaly due to LIS1 mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
STXBP1-related encephalopathy
STXBP1-related encephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Self-limited infantile epilepsy
Self-limited infantile epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 112
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 112 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 91
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 91 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 14
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNT1 gene...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 56
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 56 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
migraine, familial hemiplegic, 2
Any familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ATP1A2 gen...
Tests providers may use to investigate focal motor seizure
When investigating focal motor seizure, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside focal motor seizure
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if focal motor seizure is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom focal motor seizure mean?
Focal motor seizure is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A type of focal-onset seizure characterized by a motor sign as its initial semiological manifestation.
Which conditions are associated with focal motor seizure?
Focal motor seizure has been reported in association with 21 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Alternating hemiplegia of childhood, Bilateral generalized polymicrogyria, Biotinidase deficiency, DPAGT1-CDG, Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about focal motor seizure?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.