Epilepsy
Overview
Epilepsy is a disorder in which the nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed. This disturbance causes seizures.
Symptoms
During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behavior, symptoms, and sensations, including loss of consciousness.
Treatments
Epilepsy can be treated with drugs, surgery, and other therapies.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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