In epilepsy, what is an aura?

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In epilepsy, what is an aura?

An aura is the subjective warning experience that some people feel right before a seizure begins. It can be a variety of sensations—strange smells or tastes, visual changes, déjà vu, fear, or tingling—reflecting the initial focus of seizure activity. It is not the seizure itself, nor the post-seizure confusion; it’s the premonitory event that signals a focal onset. It’s also distinct from a migraine aura, which is a separate condition, even though both can involve sensory changes.

An aura is the subjective warning experience that some people feel right before a seizure begins. It can be a variety of sensations—strange smells or tastes, visual changes, déjà vu, fear, or tingling—reflecting the initial focus of seizure activity. It is not the seizure itself, nor the post-seizure confusion; it’s the premonitory event that signals a focal onset. It’s also distinct from a migraine aura, which is a separate condition, even though both can involve sensory changes.

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