If you see someone having a seizure or fit, there are some simple things you can do to help.

Not all seizures involve convulsions. Silent epilepsy can appear as déjà vu, sudden fear, blank stares, confusion, or brief memory lapses. Know the subtle warning signs.

When people think about epilepsy, dramatic scenes often come to mind. A person collapsing, shaking violently, or losing consciousness. Films and telev.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder involving multiple seizures. Seizures are the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The symptoms depend on what regions of the brain are affected by ...

In the Middle Ages, epilepsy was blamed on demonic possession. Centuries later, the superstition may be gone, but the stigma has proved far harder to shake. And it is children who often carry the ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), said clinicians should discuss the risk of SUDEP with people who have seizures during sleep and, if appropriate, to i ...

What Is a Seizure and What Is Epilepsy? Seizures, abnormal movements or behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain, are a symptom of epilepsy. But not all people who appear to have ...

Quality sleep is critical for people living with epilepsy to avoid triggering seizures. Poor sleep can affect seizures, memory, and more.