Focal sensory seizure with visual features
A seizure characterized by elementary visual hallucinations such as flashing or flickering lights/colors, or other shapes, simple patterns, scotomata, or amaurosis as its first clinical manifestation.
Also called: Focal visual seizure, Partial visual seizure, Visual aura, Visual auras, Simple partial occipital seizures.
Conditions associated with focal sensory seizure with visual features
The following conditions have been associated with focal sensory seizure with visual features in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Tests providers may use to investigate focal sensory seizure with visual features
When investigating focal sensory seizure with visual features, 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 sensory seizure with visual features
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Focal-onset seizure
A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
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 sensory seizure with visual features 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 sensory seizure with visual features mean?
Focal sensory seizure with visual features is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A seizure characterized by elementary visual hallucinations such as flashing or flickering lights/colors, or other shapes, simple patterns, scotomata, or amaurosis as its first clinical manifestation.
Which conditions are associated with focal sensory seizure with visual features?
Focal sensory seizure with visual features has been reported in association with 2 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Lafora disease, epilepsy, familial temporal lobe, 1. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about focal sensory seizure with visual features?
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.