Epilepsy
Also called: seizure disorder
A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Epilepsy may occur as a result of a genetic disorder or an acquired brain injury, such as a trauma or stroke.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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