Epilepsy is a neurological (brain-related) condition in which a person has repeated seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can affect children and adults and may begin at any age.
Epilepsy is not contagious and does not always affect intelligence or development. Many people with epilepsy live normal, active lives with proper treatment and care. Seizures can vary in type and severity. Some may be brief and hardly noticeable, while others may involve more visible physical movements.
