Seizures - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WebA seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that don't have a known cause is considered to be epilepsy.
Seizure: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Types - Cleveland Clinic
WebA seizure is a condition where brain cells malfunction and send electrical signals uncontrollably. That causes symptoms affecting other parts of your brain and body. Everyone can have seizures, but some people can have them more easily for various reasons. Seizures are often treatable, especially depending on the underlying cause.
Types of Seizures | Epilepsy | CDC
WebPeople are diagnosed with epilepsy when they have had two or more seizures. There are many types of seizures. A person with epilepsy can have more than one type of seizure. The signs of a seizure depend on the type of seizure. Sometimes it is hard to tell when a person is having a seizure.
Seizures: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline
WebMar 17, 2023 · Symptoms. Causes. Effects. Diagnosis. Treatment. Living with epilepsy. Prevention. How to help a person with epilepsy, or a person having a seizure. When to see a doctor. A seizure is a sudden...
Types of Seizures | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WebA seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness. Seizures are not all alike.
Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WebOct 14, 2023 · Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures. There are many types of epilepsy. In some people, the cause can be identified. In others, the cause is not known. Epilepsy is common.
Seizures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
WebDec 4, 2023 · A seizure is abnormal electrical activity in the brain that happens quickly. It may go nearly unnoticed. In serious cases, it may cause unconsciousness and convulsions, when your body shakes...
Seizures - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WebTreatment of seizures often involves the use of anti-seizure medicines. There are many different options for anti-seizure medicines. Most people with epilepsy will stop having seizures after trying just one or two medicines. The goal of medicine is to find what works best for you and causes the fewest side effects.
Epilepsy and Seizures | National Institute of Neurological …
WebLast reviewed on November 28, 2023. Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals and cause seizures. Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) can have many different causes and seizure types.
Seizures | MedlinePlus
WebJun 29, 2017 · Seizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms.
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