| Epilepsy Epilepsy (ep"* lep se) is a symptom of brain dysfunction characterized by periodic, recurrent seizures. Seizures occur in various forms, ranging from brief periods of impaired awareness to severe convulsions with loss of consciousness. From: Rush World Book Medical Encyclopedia The incidence of seizure disorder is greater in individuals with cerebral palsy (30–50 percent) than in those without neurological damage (.5 percent). Web Resources for Epilepsy: Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Action - The British Epilepsy Association NINDS Epilepsy Information Page Epilepsy - Google Search |
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