10 Common Brain Diseases
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Brain Disease #4: Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a relatively common condition that is experienced by people all over the world. We are not clear on why it happens, but we do know it is down to irregular electrical patterns in the brain. It causes a range of symptoms including confusion and seizures and can range significantly in its severity.
An epileptic attack can occur without warning, potentially putting the patient into dangerous situations. It is most common in young people although many are likely to grow out of the condition as they get older. The condition can be treated with medication that will help decrease the frequency of seizures or even stop them altogether for as long as the medication is being used.
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