Epilepsy

Introduction

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures. A seizure is a sudden onset of symptoms and clinical manifestations caused by sudden abnormal bursts of electrical brain activity that disrupt brain functions. Epileptic seizures may arise from different brain regions and can cause abnormal motor activity, sensory changes, mood changes and unconsciousness.

Last updated: 20.12.2011