About Epilepsy
Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder or fits, is
a neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes
of seizures that cause alterations in brain functions,
body movements and behavior. They are caused due to inexplicable
fluctuations in the electrical impulses produced in the
brain. An epileptic attack may range from mild episodes
of progressive numbing of a part of the body to sudden
involuntary contractions of the muscles. Although in some
cases, the cause can be pinpointed and treated, in a vast
majority of cases, no demonstrable causative factor can
be found. In this condition, it is common to have episodes
of flare-ups and phases of remissions. About 3 million
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