The many types of epilepsy are often called seizure disorders. Because it's widespread and widely is misunderstood. Ignorance and myths about epilepsy often cause more problems for a person with epilepsy than the condition itself. The vast majority can lead active, self-supporting, normal lives. A sudden medical problem, such as a high fever, can trigger a seizure in anyone, but this doesn't mean epilepsy.
Epilepsy involves recurring seizures.
Damage to the central nervous system before, during or just after birth. Defects in the brain, present at birth. Head injuries that can occur at any age. Poisons including lead and alcohol. Diseases such as measles and encephalitis.