(NewsNation) — March 26 is Purple Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy worldwide. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy, and seizures are the main ...

Epilepsy presents differently in each person. The condition has a range of symptoms that varies. Convulsions can be one sign of epilepsy. However, people often experience epilepsy without ever having ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

YORK, Pa. — It's estimated one in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime, but they don't always look how they're commonly portrayed in movies and TV shows, with someone falling to the ...

A seizure can be alarming, especially in children, who are often unable to describe it or call for help. Seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that cause changes in behaviour, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing about someone I know. He is 40 years old and has had the following symptoms for at least the past 10 years: fits of rage, seizure-like episodes (unconscious, body goes ...

Strokes and seizures are distinct neurological events impacting brain function. Strokes result from blood flow disruption, causing potential permanent damage, while seizures stem from abnormal ...

Children referred to a first seizure clinic often see a neurologist epilepsy specialist within 1 week for timely diagnosis and treatment.