Seizures involve sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain. This can cause spasms or changes in awareness. But not every seizure means epilepsy.

Types of seizures are classified by onset or beginning of a seizure: focal, generalized, or unknown. Learn about the new classification of seizure types.

Seizures can take on many different forms, and seizures affect different people in different ways. Anything that the brain does normally can also occur during a seizure when the brain is activated by …

More serious problems, such as broken bones, concussions, head injury with bleeding into the brain, or breathing problems, usually are seen in people who have generalized seizures with falls, long …

Epilepsy, the fourth most common neurological disorder, affects people of all ages and can cause unpredictable seizures. Learn more from the Epilepsy Foundation.

La epilepsia no discrimina. Afecta a niños y a adultos, hombres y mujeres, así como a personas de todas las razas, religiones, etnias y clases sociales. Aunque es más común que se diagnostique …

Managing seizures takes many forms. Discover resources that help you properly manage, track, and lessen the chance of seizures.

Hearing about seizures and epilepsy for the first time can be frightening and confusing. For someone recently diagnosed, a caregiver, or a loved one, the New to Seizures and Epilepsy Toolkit is a great …

Seizures cannot always be easily identified, although there are some signs and symptoms that may be recognized. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation to learn more.

Chuck discovered he had epilepsy after his first tonic-clonic seizure in his 40s. Now, he shares his journey to raise awareness about seizure signs. Read more.