Not necessarily. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures, but it’s also possible to have seizures (or seizure-like symptoms) for other reasons.
If you’ve had two or more unprovoked seizures, you may have epilepsy. But even if you’ve only had one seizure, it’s important to see a doctor for an evaluation. Our neurologists are experts at determining what’s causing your symptoms and helping you get them under control.