Epilepsy vs. Seizures

Seizures are the only symptom of epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as having "two or more unprovoked seizures," according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Some people have a single seizure, or seizures that are not linked to epilepsy. According to the United Kingdom's Epilepsy Society, non-epileptic seizures are not due to electrical activity in the brain. The causes can be physical, emotional, or psychological.

There are also different types of seizure. Seizures may vary between people with epilepsy, so in two individuals, the condition may look different. For this reason, it can be called a spectrum disorder.

Outlook

Epilepsy can affect a person's life in multiple ways, and the outlook will depend on various factors.

Will seizures continue?

If the cause is clearly identifiable, seizures are more likely to continue.

Other factors affecting the chances of remission include:
  • access to treatment
  • response to treatment
  • age when symptoms started
  • other neurological condition the person may have
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