what is epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world, affecting people of all ages. Seizures are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body or the entire body and are sometimes accompanied by loss of consciousness and control of bowel or bladder function. There are many types of seizures, and not all seizures are the result of epilepsy. The causes of epilepsy can be structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, or unknown. The condition can be diagnosed if a person has two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked seizure with a high risk of more. Treatment options include medications, surgery, and dietary therapy