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Epilepsy is a disorder where nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed causing seizures. It affects over 1 million people in India each year. While it cannot be cured, treatment may help control seizures. A medical diagnosis is required as tests or imaging are often needed. Epilepsy can last for years or a lifetime and may be caused by genetic or acquired brain injuries like trauma or stroke. During seizures a person may lose consciousness or experience abnormal behavior and sensations.

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Epilepsy is a disorder where nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed causing seizures. It affects over 1 million people in India each year. While it cannot be cured, treatment may help control seizures. A medical diagnosis is required as tests or imaging are often needed. Epilepsy can last for years or a lifetime and may be caused by genetic or acquired brain injuries like trauma or stroke. During seizures a person may lose consciousness or experience abnormal behavior and sensations.

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Epilepsy
Also called: seizure disorder

A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing


seizures.

Common
More than 1 million cases per year (India)

Can't be cured, but treatment may help

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging often required

Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong

Epilepsy may occur as a result of a genetic disorder or an acquired brain


injury, such as a trauma or stroke.
During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behaviour, symptoms
and sensations, sometimes including loss of consciousness. There are
few symptoms between seizures.
Epilepsy is usually treated by medication and in some cases by surgery,
devices or dietary changes.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

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Symptoms

Requires a medical diagnosis


During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behaviour, symptoms
and sensations, sometimes including loss of consciousness. There are
few symptoms between seizures.

People may experience:


Whole body: fainting or fatigue
Muscular: rhythmic muscle contractions or muscle spasms
Sensory: aura or pins and needles
Cognitive: amnesia or mental confusion
Psychological: depression or fear
Also common: seizures, anxiety, blank stare, headache, sleepiness,
staring spells, or temporary paralysis after a seizure

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more

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