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Explaining epilepsy and its causes

Originally published: January 5, 2010 11:33 AM
Updated: January 5, 2010 11:35 AM

Quick ReadEpilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures, or a brief, strong

WHAT IS EPILEPSY?

Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures, or a brief, strong surge of electricity in the brain that lasts a minute or two, or more. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.

CAUSES

It is caused by abnormal brain function but can also be triggered by other causes, such as head injury, brain tumors and...

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