Your patient's face and arms twitched for 15 seconds. She reported tingling in her fingertips and numbness near her mouth. She was alert and oriented during the incident. What type of seizure did she have?

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The patient experienced a focal motor seizure, characterized by the twitching of specific body parts (face and arms) and sensory symptoms (tingling and numbness), without loss of consciousness. This aligns with the description of a focal motor seizure, which affects one area of the brain and can cause physical movements or sensory experiences in specific parts of the body.

Your Patient's Face and Arms Twitched for 15 Seconds