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How Do You Manage Epilepsy?

Epilepsy surgery is a procedure that removes an area of the brain where seizures occur. Epilepsy surgery is most effective when seizures always occur ... continue reading

Risk Factors of Seizures

Some risk factors of seizures may include: Breathing: A seizure may cause a person to have pauses in breathing, a condition known as apnea. ... continue reading

Risk Factors of Epilepsy

Having a seizure can sometimes lead to circumstances that are dangerous for you or others. Learn what the risk factors of epilepsy are. Risk ... continue reading

Known Causes of Seizures

What Causes Seizures? A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.  It can cause changes in your behavior, movements, or feelings, ... continue reading

Known Causes of Epilepsy

Epilepsy results from abnormal activities in the brain and can affect any area of the brain. This abnormal activity could result from: Genetic changes ... continue reading

What is a Seizure?

A seizure is a short-change in normal brain activity and the main sign of epilepsy.  Seizures can look like staring spells; defined as absent ... continue reading

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy, which is sometimes called a seizure disorder, is the fourth most common identified neurological disorder. Epilepsy will impact 1 in 26 people during ... continue reading