About 43,200 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 14, 2025 · In this video, we'll cover the basics of epilepsy. What is it? Who gets it? The symptoms diagnosis and treatment. Whether you're looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, we're …

  2. Epilepsy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Feb 27, 2026 · Epilepsy can develop after a brain injury, stroke or tumor. But in many cases, the cause isn’t known. About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Anyone of any age, race or sex can …

  3. Epilepsy - Wikipedia

    Epilepsy is characterized by a long-term tendency to experience recurrent, unprovoked seizures. [23] . They may vary widely in their presentation depending on the affected brain regions, age of onset, …

  4. Epilepsy Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment

    Jul 9, 2025 · Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of abnormal electrical activity in your brain. Doctors diagnose epilepsy when you...

  5. Epilepsy and Seizures - National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...

    Apr 7, 2025 · 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. Neurons normally generate electrical and …

  6. Epilepsy - Harvard Health

    Feb 10, 2024 · Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes repeated episodes of sudden, brief changes in the brain's electrical activity. These changes cause various types of symptoms. Epileptic episodes …

  7. What Is Epilepsy? | Epilepsy Foundation

    Epilepsy, the fourth most common neurological disorder, affects people of all ages and can cause unpredictable seizures. Learn more from the Epilepsy Foundation.

  8. Epilepsy - MedlinePlus

    Jan 9, 2026 · Doctors use brain scans and other tests to diagnose epilepsy. It is important to start treatment right away. There is no cure for epilepsy, but medicines can control seizures for most …

  9. Epilepsy - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Feb 7, 2024 · Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common …

  10. Epilepsy – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine

    Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes repeated seizures. Recurrent epileptic seizures can affect the nervous system over time.