Because
epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in brain cells, seizures can affect any
process the brain coordinates. Signs and symptoms of seizures that may result
from epilepsy include:
epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in brain cells, seizures can affect any
process the brain coordinates. Signs and symptoms of seizures that may result
from epilepsy include:
·
Temporary
confusion
Temporary
confusion
·
Uncontrollable
jerking movements of the arms and legs
Uncontrollable
jerking movements of the arms and legs
·
Loss of
consciousness or awareness
Loss of
consciousness or awareness
·
Psychic
symptoms
Psychic
symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure. In
most cases, a person with epilepsy will tend to have the same type of seizure
each time, so the symptoms will be similar from episode to episode.
most cases, a person with epilepsy will tend to have the same type of seizure
each time, so the symptoms will be similar from episode to episode.