Epilepsy

Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Epileptic seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal activity in the brain. About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy at any one time. Epilepsy is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication, although surgery may be considered in difficult cases. Not all epilepsy syndromes are lifelong – some forms are confined to particular stages of childhood. Sites listed may offer information advice, facts plus diagnosis details, symptoms, causes and treatments available.