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.