Epilepsy is a physical condition occurring when there are sudden, brief changes in brain functions. When brain cells are not working properly, a person's consciousness, movements or actions may be changed for a short time. These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is therefore sometimes called a seizure disorder.
Epilepsy affects people in all nations and of all races.
The brain is the control center for the body. Normal electrical signals between cells make the brain and body work correctly. The cells work like little switches, automatically turning electrical charges on and off. This affects other cells and spreads to other parts or through all of the brain. It blocks out our usual awareness of things around us, or may change the way the world looks, or may make our bodies move automatically.