Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures.

 

Our every thought, feeling or action is controlled by brain cells that communicate with each other through regular electrical impulses.  A seizure occurs when sudden uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity disrupt this regular pattern.  Communication between cells becomes scrambled and our thoughts, feelings or movements become momentarily confused or uncontrolled.

 

While seizures can be frightening, in most instances they stop without intervention.  Once the seizure is over the person gradually regains control and re-orients themselves to their surroundings, generally without any ill-effects.  The majority of people diagnosed with epilepsy will have their seizures controlled with medication.