Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures or periods of unusual behavior due to abnormal brain activity. While a single seizure does not mean someone has epilepsy, it generally requires at least two unprovoked seizures for an epilepsy diagnosis. Symptoms of seizures can vary widely between individuals but may include temporary confusion, staring spells, jerking movements, loss of consciousness, or psychic symptoms like fear or anxiety. Causes of epilepsy include genetic factors, developmental disorders, head trauma, infectious diseases, and in about half of cases the cause is unknown.

1. Epilepsy
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2. Epilepsy vs Seizure
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological)
disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal,
causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior,
sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both
males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds
and ages.
Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with
epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during
a seizure, while others repeatedly twitch their arms or
legs. Having a single seizure doesn't mean you have
epilepsy. At least two unprovoked seizures are
generally required for an epilepsy diagnosis.

3. Symptoms
Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal
activity in the brain, seizures can affect any
process your brain coordinates. Seizure
signs and symptoms may include:
● Temporary confusion
● A staring spell
● Uncontrollable jerking movements of the
arms and legs
● Loss of consciousness or awareness
● Psychic symptoms such as fear, anxiety
or deja vu

5. Causes
Genetic influence. Developmental
disorders
Head trauma Infectious diseases.
Epilepsy has no identifiable cause in about half the people with
the condition. In the other half, the condition may be traced to
various factors, including:

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