Partial seizures affect only part of the brain and thus don't usually cause loss of consciousness. If they generalize, however they do. Consciousness is a global phenomenon.
However, conscious experience can be affected, such as when auras and hallucinations are present - but this is not unconsciousness.
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Partial seizures affect only part of the brain and thus don't usually cause loss of consciousness. If they generalize, however they do. Consciousness is a global phenomenon.
However, conscious experience can be affected, such as when auras and hallucinations are present - but this is not unconsciousness.
Hope that helps