Epilepsy affects around 600,000 people in the UK. Using clips from EastEnders, Dr Xand explains the different types of ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

Epilepsy presents differently in each person. The condition has a range of symptoms that varies. Convulsions can be one sign of epilepsy. However, people often experience epilepsy without ever having ...

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, there are some simple things you can do to help.

Many people who have had a seizure do not remember it. Afterward, they may feel confused and drowsy, have a headache, or be nauseous. Doctors often call this a postictal state. Usually, the brain ...

A new synthesis finds that common epilepsies are driven by thousands of tiny-effect genetic variants, most still ...

You can expect most epilepsy cases to improve with antiseizure drugs. Surgery is an option if medications do not work for your epilepsy. You may eat a ketogenic diet to help with treatment-resistant ...

Quality sleep is critical for people living with epilepsy to avoid triggering seizures. Poor sleep can affect seizures, memory, and more.

Not all seizures involve convulsions. Silent epilepsy can appear as déjà vu, sudden fear, blank stares, confusion, or brief memory lapses. Know the subtle warning signs.