Nov 1, 2024 · Overview A seizure is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Epilepsy is defined as …

Oct 14, 2023 · Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures. There are many types of epilepsy. In some people, the cause can be …

Oct 14, 2023 · To diagnose epilepsy, your healthcare professional reviews your symptoms and medical history. You may have several tests to diagnose epilepsy and to detect the cause of …

Nov 1, 2024 · EEG testing also may help rule out other conditions that have symptoms like those of epilepsy. This test may be done at a clinic, overnight at home or over a few nights in the …

Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic epilepsy experts provide comprehensive care for more than 15,000 adults and children with seizures each year. As a Mayo Clinic patient, you benefit from: …

Nov 19, 2013 · Others might think if someone has a seizure, they must have epilepsy. Both assumptions are incorrect. Mayo Clinic Health System neurologist Andrew Reeves, M.D., …

Nov 3, 2020 · Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder that affects 3 million Americans and nearly 65 million people worldwide. Unprovoked seizures that affect people of all ages are a hallmark of …

Dec 21, 2024 · Learn when epilepsy is an autoimmune disease and why early diagnosis and the right treatment are important.

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Mar 22, 2025 · The goal of epilepsy surgery is to remove or destroy the tissue generating seizures. With cortical mapping, we’re able to identify which regions of the brain perform which …