About epilepsy
Epilepsy is the tendency to have recurrent seizures which have not been provoked by a reversible cause such as fever.
A seizure occurs when there is a disruption to the normal electrical activity of the brain. Seizures vary in type, severity and intensity, and can present as changes in consciousness, movement, sensation, or behaviour.
There are many different causes of epilepsy. Your doctor will do a number of investigations to look for the cause.
In 6 out of 10 children, no cause can be found.
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