According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, about 125,000 Americans develop epilepsy every year. Thousands more experience isolated seizures that may or may not happen again in the future. Seizures which happen more than once or twice are defined as epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a physical condition which is caused by a sudden changes in the brain.
When the brain if not functioning properly, a person's conciousness, movement, and action may be altered for a short time. These physical changes are known as seizures. Epilepsy is somtimes associated with or called a seizure disorder. Epilepsy is a common disorder and often goes undiscussed. Anyone can have epilepsy regardless age, race, or gender.