Epilepsy & Seizures

Certain types of seizures (or other "pseudo-seizure" activity) can be triggered by things such as stress or anxiety.  Part of the reason for this is that stress can lower the seizure threshold, that is to say, make it more likely for seizure... Full Answer

Yes, you should talk to your doctor right away if you experience any symptoms of a seizure disorder, also known as epilepsy. Being examined by your doctor within 24 hours of your first seizure increases your chance of an accurate diagnosis. An accurate... Full Answer

Yes, seizure disorders, also known as epilepsy, are serious, but people with epilepsy often respond well to treatment. However, sometimes epilepsy can have life-threatening implications because the symptoms put people with epilepsy in danger. For... Full Answer

In some cases, seizure disorders, also known as epilepsy, can be prevented. Because epilepsy can be caused by traumatic brain injury, taking steps to protect your brain from injury can help prevent epilepsy. This can involve something as simple as... Full Answer

Seizure disorders, also known as epilepsy, can be caused by other illnesses that affect the brain. For example, Alzheimer's disease, strokes, brain tumors, and heart attacks have all been known to cause epilepsy. Illnesses that restrict the flow of... Full Answer

Seizures, also known as epilepsy, involve a malfunction of the natural electrical activity in the brain. In people with epilepsy, the electrical impulses that the brain's nerve cells (neurons) use to communicate are disrupted periodically. During this... Full Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation is a simple technique that can help you relax -- and might play a role in making your seizures less frequent. Muscle tension is one way stress expresses itself in your body. The object of progressive muscle... Full Answer

The sudden onset of unusual movements, behaviors, or spells sometime referred to as a paroxysmal disorder may catch your attention or even be brought to your attention. Some of these may be seizures, and some may not. Seizures in newborns are... Full Answer

We were advocating on behalf of a daughter of an elderly woman who was experiencing left sided weakness after having seizures following a surgery to revise her brain shunt. The daughter immediately assumed that her mom had suffered an intraoperative... Full Answer

While it is not possible to prevent all seizures, here are some tips that might help: Get a good night's sleep -- sleep deprivation may trigger seizures. Helmut usage -- children who have had seizures should wear helmets for bike riding and... Full Answer