An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

If you have a first seizure as an adult, it could be an indication of epilepsy, or it may be an isolated episode. Causes in adults include a stroke, head trauma, alcohol withdrawal, brain tumor, or ...

In temporal lobe epilepsy — a common and debilitating form of the disorder — seizures often cause those affected to lose consciousness. But why that happens has been unclear. In a new study, Yale ...

If you have witnessed seizures in dogs, you’ll know how upsetting they can be. Time seems to slow down, and a fit can seem to last an eternity. So, what causes seizures in dogs? And is there any ...

U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., paused during a speech on the House floor on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Credit: COURTESY / C-Span U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, suffered a “complex partial seizure ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 out of 10 people will have a seizure during their lifetime. Most of these seizures will be epileptic seizures, which are ...

Stress can cause seizures in people with or without epilepsy. Stress-related seizures are not caused by abnormal brain activity, unlike epilepsy seizures. Factors like anxiety, brain injuries, and ...