Epilepsy is not a single medical condition in itself. It is a symptom of a range of other conditions that cause somebody to have repeated fits, which are also known as seizures. Epilepsy is a relatively widespread... » Read on

The main symptoms of epilepsy are repeated seizures. Doctors who treat epilepsy classify seizures by how much of the brain is affected. There are: partial seizures - where only a small part of the brain is... » Read on

Epilepsy is not strictly an isolated medical condition in itself, rather it is a symptom of other conditions that have affected the brain. Epilepsy can have a number of causes. For example, it is sometimes caused by... » Read on

Epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose because there are many other conditions that can cause seizures, such as migraines, or panic attacks. If you have had a seizure, you will be referred to a specialist in epilepsy,... » Read on

Treatment for epilepsy will not normally begin unless you have a second seizure. This is because a single seizure is not a totally reliable indicator that you have epilepsy. However, treatment will begin after a first... » Read on