Late-Onset Epileptic Seizures May Be a Sign of a Brain Tumor!

If you are an adult and have epileptic seizures, it is advisable to consult a specialist as soon as possible. This is because epileptic seizures that first appear later in life may be an early sign of a disease developing in the brain…

Experts who describe epilepsy as a clinical condition caused by abnormal and powerful electrical discharges from a group of brain cells that occur intermittently and at irregular intervals say: 'The most widely known type of epilepsy in the community is grand mal epilepsy. This type involves seizures that affect the whole body, with severe convulsions and relaxations, loss of consciousness, and a number of involuntary autonomic movements. However, epilepsy has many types, and in some rare forms, even experienced specialists may find diagnosis challenging. In most patients, epilepsy is a disease in its own right, and treatment is aimed directly at the epileptic seizures. These treatments are usually given in the form of drug therapy, and surgical interventions are rarely required. However, in some cases, epileptic seizures are not a disease in their own right but may appear as a sign of certain brain diseases. One of the most notable features in these patients is that, unlike epileptic attacks in childhood, they appear late in life. Therefore, epileptic seizures in advanced age should always bring to mind a possible underlying primary brain disease, and specialists should evaluate them in light of tests in this direction. In epilepsy that begins in adulthood, brain tumors are seen as the primary brain disease. These seizures, which may be a symptom of brain tumors, can involve the whole body, or sometimes only a specific region of the body, or may present with sensory perception disorders and behavioral changes. Whether generalized or focal, the frequency of epilepsy in brain tumors is 25–50%. It often appears as a symptom in tumors that generally grow slowly and involve areas of the brain where cortical excitability is high.'

Consult Your Physician If These Symptoms Are Present

If you have a slowly progressive type of headache,

If you have started to show changes in personality and behavior,

If you have developed epilepsy with no previous history and are experiencing epileptic attacks, it is advisable to consult a specialist as soon as possible.