The type of epilepsy caused by trauma to the brain is called post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). PTE typically develops as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head trauma. It can occur immediately after the injury or manifest weeks, months, or even years later. The seizures in PTE can have various types, including generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as grand mal seizures), focal seizures, and Jacksonian seizures (also known as motor seizures). It is important to note that while trauma can trigger epilepsy in some cases, not all individuals who experience brain trauma will develop epilepsy.
The type of epilepsy that can be caused by trauma to the brain is called post-traumatic epilepsy.
