Epilepsy is a neurological disease. A person with epilepsy is at higher risk for having more seizures. Sometimes people use the words “seizure disorder” to describe epilepsy. Some key facts include: A …

Types of seizures are classified by onset or beginning of a seizure: focal, generalized, or unknown. Learn about the new classification of seizure types.

Seizures can take on many different forms, and seizures affect different people in different ways. Anything that the brain does normally can also occur during a seizure when the brain is activated by …

Some seizures rarely cause problems for people. Overall, the chance of injury is higher for people with uncontrolled seizures. The type of injuries a person may get depends on the type of seizure, how …

Learning why seizures might happen can bring clarity and hope. What Is a Seizure? A seizure happens when there’s a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause a wide range of …

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all …

Epilepsy syndromes are further divided by the type of seizures. Seizures can be generalized, focal, or both generalized and focal in onset, or where they start in the brain.

This epilepsy toolkit is designed to help you learn about seizures and epilepsy. Download the toolkit to improve doctor's visits, find support, & manage epilepsy.

A focal seizure begins in one side of the brain. They were previously called partial seizures. Focal onset seizures are the most common type of seizures experienced by people with epilepsy. For short, the …

Responsive neurostimulation is a method by which brain waves are monitored for irregularities Learn more about this seizure therapy at the Epilepsy Foundation.