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Epilepsy

Trusted information on epilepsy, including causes, how it's diagnosed, different types and triggers of seizures, febrile convulsions and epilepsy treatments.

Epilepsy diagnosis

Epilepsy can be diagnosed by your doctor based on your history or by using medical tests such as a blood test. Learn more about how epilepsy can be diagnosed.

What causes epilepsy?

Epilepsy can be caused by anything that can damage the brain such as a head injury. Learn more about the different common causes for epilepsy.

Epilepsy treatments

Epilepsy treatment such as antiepileptic medicines help most people achieve good seizure control. Learn more about the different the different treatment options available.

Purple Day

On Tuesday 26 March, you can help to raise epilepsy awareness by supporting Purple Day. Find out how to get involved.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures the electrical activity of the brain. It can be used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more from a trusted source.

Nervous system diseases

Problems of the nervous system include multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, shingles and stroke.

Jeans for Genes Day

Jeans for Genes Day is a national day when people wear their jeans to raise much-needed funds for research into birth defects and diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, and a range of genetic disorders.

Seizures

Seizures, also called fits, are changes in the brain's electrical activity. They can cause stiffening and jerking of arms and legs, and loss of consciousness.