What is epilepsy?
Q: What is epilepsy?
A: Epilepsy is a chronic condition of the brain characterized by seizures that do not seem to have an obvious cause.
Q: What are the symptoms of epilepsy?
A: Symptoms of epilepsy include seizures that present as episodes of heavy shaking. Depending on the seizure, the shaking may be short and difficult to detect or it may be longer.
Q: What causes epilepsy?
A: The exact cause of epilepsy is unknown, but it may be due to genetic factors, brain injury, or brain infections.
Q: What is the difference between epilepsy and being epileptic?
A: People with epilepsy are sometimes called epileptic, but it is the fit or seizure that is "epileptic".
Q: Have people died from seizures?
A: Yes, many people have died from seizures.
Q: Can epilepsy be cured?
A: While epilepsy cannot be cured, it can be managed with medication and other treatments.
Q: Is it possible to prevent epilepsy from developing in the first place?
A: While it is not always possible to prevent the development of epilepsy, avoiding brain injuries and infections may reduce the risk.
