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Seizures are unforeseen, uncontrolled, and successive electrical disturbances in the brain. These can manifest into abnormal behavior, movements, and sensations. Of particular note and concern are the changes in levels of consciousness. A condition characterized by two or more seizures that occur 24 hours apart and are brought about by no identifiable cause is classed as Epilepsy. While most seizures last from 30 seconds to two minutes, seizures vary in symptoms and severity according to where in the brain they begin and how far they spread.
According to WHO, epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. A person can have seizure-free life if diagnosed and treated properly.
Seizures that cannot be attributed to epilepsy should make you explore other common causes, which include stroke, a closed head injury, an infection of the brain such as meningitis, or another illness.