If you have had a seizure seemingly “out of the blue,” you might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what’s next. It’s okay not to have all the answers right away. Learning why seizures might happen ...

As a parent of a child with epilepsy, you will probably need to explain many times and over many years what the condition is to not only your child, but to many other children — friends and relatives ...

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Dr. Penovich is an Emeritus member of the Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. She is an ...

When Charlotte was diagnosed with infantile spasms at age 2, our world changed in an instant. The rarity of her condition meant that finding the right support felt overwhelming amid a sea of ...

Omar Danoun, MD is an assistant professor of neurology and epilepsy. He finished his medical school at Al Quds University in Jerusalem, Palestine. He then moved to the United Started for his neurology ...

The epilepsy syndrome of self-limited neonatal-infantile seizures used to be known as benign familial or non-familial neonatal-infantile seizures. Seizures begin in the first several months of life in ...

Photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy is a very rare condition with an estimated occurrence in 0.7% of childhood epilepsies. This syndrome was formerly known as idiopathic photosensitive occipital ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

Our trusted AI assistant, SAGE, is now twice as fast and helps answer your questions about epilepsy and seizures 24/7. You'll receive compassionate answers based on updated information from a trusted ...

It may happen. But, you may also have a seizure walking down the street, sitting at your desk, or just meeting friends. The benefits of adding exercise into your life may include having fewer seizures ...

Sturge Weber Syndrome (SWS) is a rare condition typically recognized at birth with an estimated incidence of 1:50,000. It affects males and females equally. It is also known as encephalotrigeminal ...