What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a brain condition associated with a tendency to recurrent unprovoked seizures.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
Seizures are not always convulsive; brief staring, sensory change or altered awareness may occur. One seizure alone does not necessarily mean epilepsy. A description, EEG and sometimes imaging help classify it.
Care and when to seek help
Treatment depends on seizure type; do not stop medicines on your own. A seizure lasting about five minutes, repeating, causing injury or occurring for the first time requires emergency help; do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.
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