Topic Overview

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have seizures. The seizures may be mild or severe. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Definition

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have seizures. The seizures may be mild or severe. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Concept record

Canonical title: Epilepsy
Alphabetical key: E
Category: Chronic Disease
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Seizure disorder
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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