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- Understanding Seizures - Is It Epilepsy? | Epilepsy Foundation
Seizures involve sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain This can cause spasms or changes in awareness But not every seizure means epilepsy
- Types of Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
Types of seizures are classified by onset or beginning of a seizure: focal, generalized, or unknown Learn about the new classification of seizure types
- What Is Epilepsy? | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world If you have epilepsy, surges of electrical activity in your brain can cause recurring seizures We can help you understand everything you need to know about epilepsy and what you can do about it
- What Happens During a Seizure? - Epilepsy Foundation
Seizures can take on many different forms, and seizures affect different people in different ways Anything that the brain does normally can also occur during a seizure when the brain is activated by seizure discharges Some people call this activity “electrical storms” in the brain
- How Serious Are Seizures? - Epilepsy Foundation
More serious problems, such as broken bones, concussions, head injury with bleeding into the brain, or breathing problems, usually are seen in people who have generalized seizures with falls, long seizures, or repeated or clusters of seizures
- La epilepsia | Epilepsy Foundation
La epilepsia no discrimina Afecta a niños y a adultos, hombres y mujeres, así como a personas de todas las razas, religiones, etnias y clases sociales Aunque es más común que se diagnostique durante la infancia o después de los 65 años, la epilepsia puede ocurrir a cualquier edad
- What Causes Seizures All of a Sudden? | Epilepsy Foundation
What Is a Seizure? A seizure happens when there’s a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain It can cause a wide range of symptoms, anything from staring spells or confusion to shaking or loss of consciousness But what causes this sudden change? Your care team will help you uncover the cause
- Know the Signs of Seizures | eJourney | Epilepsy Foundation
Chuck discovered he had epilepsy after his first tonic-clonic seizure in his 40s Now, he shares his journey to raise awareness about seizure signs Read more
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