Things you need to know about epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common type of serious brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures. It is also known as seizure disorder and effects the nervous system of the body.
A seizure is sudden disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain that causes change in behavior, movements and consciousness.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified that epilepsy is treatable and has nothing to do with mental disorder. The type and frequency of seizures varies from person to person but none of them are contagious.
This disease is not age-related but some people experiences first sign of seizure before the age of 20.
