Epilepsy is a medical condition producing seizures. It affects one or both sides of the brain. Seizures occur during a brief, strong surge of electrical activity in the brain.
People with epilepsy can usually live a full life. They can have a possibility of being injured during a seizure. Epilepsy has been know to cause suicidal behavior or depression.
Anyone, any age, Males, Females, Celebrities, or even You can be diagnosed with epilepsy.
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Some causes of epilepsy are Genetics, Alzheimer's, Brain Tumor, Brain Cancer, Brain Trauma, lack of oxygen at birth, and Maternal Drug use.
1 in 26 Americans are diagnosed with epilepsy. Over 500 people are diagnosed everyday.
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There is over 40 different types of seizures.