Combined Generalized and Focal Epilepsy and Unknown Epilepsy
As the name implies, this type of epilepsy is characterized by both focal and generalized seizures. Therefore, people with this type may experience a combination of the symptoms mentioned above. Studies have found that combined epilepsy is associated with Dravet syndrome, a chronic, but rare type of epilepsy. The main cause is typically a defection in the SCN1A gene. The condition is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, those with a family history or a high risk should talk with their healthcare provider. [5]
If a doctor cannot know where a seizure comes from, they may diagnose people with unknown epilepsy. This type would cause both non-motor and motor symptoms. Motor seizures tend to occur as tonic-clonic, which is characterized by a loss of bowel or bladder control, bluish face due to a lack of oxygen, rapid jerking, loss of consciousness, and stiffening. They typically last 1 to 3 minutes. Non-motor symptoms may include stillness, vacant starting, and an abrupt stop of movement. [6]
