Epilepsy 101
Epilepsy just means that someone has seizures. Sounds simple, right? Well, not exactly.
There are more than 20 types of seizures. Some cause a person to lose consciousness and shake, while others make a person act confused, or stare off into space. Some people with epilepsy have lots of seizures, while others have very few or none at all. Because there are so many different kinds of seizures, it can be confusing. But if you watch the videos on this site, you’ll find answers to your questions.
More Epilepsy Basics:
- Epilepsy is also called a seizure disorder.
- About 1 in 100 people have epilepsy.
- It affects people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
- It can be caused by anything that injures the brain (head injuries, poisoning, problems before birth and severe infections that involve the brain.)
- In most cases, however, doctors don’t know why a person develops epilepsy.
About Epilepsy & Seizures
This short video about epilepsy and seizures shows you what actual seizures look like so you won’t be surprised when someone right next to you has one. You’ll also learn why you should care about epilepsy, even if you don’t have it yourself.
Hear more from Dr. Drew Pinsky from Celebrity Rehab on VH1 about epilepsy.
