Temporal lobe seizure

Expectations (prognosis)

Seizures can occur as a single event or be recurrent. Seizures that recur with no identified causes are most commonly a chronic, lifelong condition termed epilepsy.

Seizures that occur once or in a single cluster are commonly caused by an acute condition, such as brain injury. They may occur secondary to an isolated incident, but can then develop into a chronic seizure disorder. Seizures within the first 2 weeks of a brain injury do not necessarily mean that a chronic seizure disorder will develop.

Serious injury can occur if seizure happen while driving, or when operating dangerous equipment. Each state has different policies on driving restrictions. Swimming and bathing without supervision are also not recommended. Contact sports are not advisable. These activities may be restricted for persons with poorly controlled seizure disorders.

Complications

Progression to generalized seizures
Repeated seizures (epilepsy)
Prolonged seizures, closely occurring seizures (status epilepticus)
Injury from falls, bumps, biting self, etc.
Injury from seizure occurring during driving or operating machinery
Breathing fluid, such as saliva, during a seizure can cause pneumonia
Permanent brain damage (stroke or other damage)
Side effects of medications (with or without observable symptoms)

Calling your health care provider

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if:

This is the first time the person has had a seizure, or this is a new type or prolonged seizure
This is an emergency situation
If sequential seizures occur, or if there is repeat seizure activity where consciousness is not regained in between seizures (status epilepticus).
Any new symptoms occur, including possible side effects of medications, such as changes in mental status (drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, sedation, or others), nausea or vomiting, rash, loss of hair, tremors or abnormal movements, problems with coordination