Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain. A seizure is a symptom of this disorder. That's over two million Americans and over 12,000 people in Hawaii.
Epilepsy is episodic.
Seizures can occur in different forms and severity for each individual. Some persons have convulsions while others may experience distortion of the senses, fixed staring, or loss of control of movement. Epilepsy can usually be treated and controlled with medication. Surgery may be an option. Epilepsy does not impair a person's intelligence or aptitude.