Involved Add a link to us. See who links to us. Join our opt-in mailing list. About Epilepsy Epilepsy is a physical condition caused by sudden, brief changes in the brain's electrical balance. When there are excess electrical discharges in the brain, seizures occur.
Seizures can alter awareness, physical movements, consciousness or actions.
Seizures generally last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Both terms are used to describe recurring seizures. Epilepsy is not a disease, mental illness or a sign of low intelligence. It is not contagious. When epilepsy develops A person could have a seizure at any time during his or her life.