Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder; however, some individuals can have seizure, yet not have epilepsy. Epilepsy is diagnosed when the individuals has two or more unprovoked seizures.
A seizure occurs when a brief, strong electrical surge affects part or all of the brain. They can last any length of time between a few seconds and a few minutes.
Any combination of the following signs or symptoms can occur:
The following document is a fact sheet on Epilepsy provided by the TWU APE/A department:
A seizure occurs when a brief, strong electrical surge affects part or all of the brain. They can last any length of time between a few seconds and a few minutes.
Any combination of the following signs or symptoms can occur:
- "Blackouts" or periods of confused memory
- Episodes of staring or unexplained periods of unresponsiveness
- Involuntary movement of arms and/or legs
- "Fainting spells" with incontinence or followed by extreme fatigue
- Odd sounds, distorted perceptions, or episodic feelings of fear that cannot be explained
The following document is a fact sheet on Epilepsy provided by the TWU APE/A department:
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