Introduction to
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal
electrical activity in the brain.
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feel a lack of information and resources are barriers to accessing support or treatment
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of people with epilepsy experience stigma, ranging from subtle biases to significant misunderstanding.
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in 3
Nearly 2 in 3 people emphasise the urgent need for more community support and understanding to improve their quality of life
What’s difference between a seizure and epilepsy?
A seizure is the brief disruption in normal brain activity that interferes with brain function.
Anyone can potentially have a seizure and it doesn’t automatically mean that they have epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder associated with an increased susceptibility to seizures.
It’s not always epileptic seizures. Seizures can also happen because of other medical problems.
These problems include:
- A high fever
- Low blood sugar
- Alcohol or drug withdrawal