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Epilepsy and Seizures

by Julio Colon on September 22, 2011

Epilepsy and Seizures


What is epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having seizures. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and affects people of all ages, races and ethnic background. Almost 3 million Americans live with epilepsy.

When a person has two or more seizures, he or she is considered to have epilepsy. There are many possible causes of epilepsy, including tumors, strokes, and brain damage from illness or injury. In many cases, there may be no detectable cause for epilepsy.

What is a seizure?

The brain is the center that controls and regulates all voluntary and involuntary responses in the body. It consists of nerve cells that normally communicate with

14 Comments

Brilliant insight and easy to understand.

6 months ago

Thanks for your comment!

6 months ago

Thanks for your information to me.I want to know about epilepsy because my son is surfering by this desease

5 months ago

I hope this information help undestand how to help people with this disease.

1 month ago

Your blog is very helpful for me as I travel with epilepsy. It's an adventure to see where I will end up.

1 month ago

Thanks for your comment and take care yourself.

1 month ago

Thank you for your encouragement, Jullio.

1 month ago

this blog really help us to deal with people with epilepsy. Thats really great post. thanks for sharing

1 month ago

you are welcome Rowena.

1 month ago

Very iteresting post .

1 month ago

Thanks Abdul! a lot of information to help people undestand Epilepsy.

1 month ago

your welcome Julio

1 month ago

Helpful information. Most of people can"t recognize that every single person can get Epilepsy

16 days ago

That is right Andres. People start looking for information when they are sick not to prevent the sickness.

16 days ago