Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Learn about this condition that causes seizures Find out which symptoms are associated with different types of seizures and how they're treated
Epilepsy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment What Is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a long-term brain condition that causes repeated seizures Seizures happen when there’s abnormal electrical activity in your brain Symptoms can range from brief staring spells or confusion to strong shaking and temporary loss of consciousness
Epilepsy: Signs and Symptoms - Health A seizure is a burst of abnormal electrical activity in neurons Symptoms can include jerking movements, unusual sensations, and a loss of consciousness
Epilepsy - NHS A seizure usually lasts a few seconds or minutes, and stops by itself You might be aware of having a seizure and remember it afterwards, or you might not Symptoms of epilepsy often start in young children and people over 50, but it can happen at any age