Published on June 13, 2017
Epilepsy
A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
Overview
Epilepsy is a disorder in which the nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed. This disturbance causes seizures.
Symptoms
During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behavior, symptoms, and sensations, including loss of consciousness.
Treatments
Epilepsy can be treated with drugs, surgery, and other therapies.