The Human Brain and Seizures
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. It is made up almost entirely of nerve cells.

Regions of the Brain and Their Basic Functions

What is Epilepsy?
Anyone can have a seizure under certain circumstances and not all seizures result in a diagnosis of epilepsy.

Seizure Types and Classification
Seizures can be divided into two major groups, partial and generalised

What the Seizures Look Like

Epilepsy Syndromes
There are many different types of epilepsy classifications. Some epilepsy disorders are classified as syndromes.

Seizures that Aren't Epilepsy
There are many types of events that mimic seizures.

Photosensitive Epilepsy
When seizures are triggered by flashing lights and/or patterns

Nocturnal Seiures - Seizures during Sleep
Epilepsy has a complex association with sleep

Difficult to Control Seizures

Facts and Statistics