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  1. Overview - Mayo Clinic

    Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures. There are many types of epilepsy.

  2. Epilepsy - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic experts trained in neurology, neurosurgery and other areas study genetics, risks, potential diagnostic tests and treatments for epilepsy. Mayo ...

  3. Epilepsy surgery - Mayo Clinic

    Epilepsy surgery is not the first line of treatment. But it might be an option when at least two anti-seizure medicines have failed to control seizures.

  4. Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, Complications and What You Can Do

    National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people think having a seizure involves convulsions, shaking and essentially passing out for a period of time.

  5. Expert alert: Communication with care team helps patients with epilepsy reach goals - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic conditions in the U.S., affecting about 3.4 million people, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. November is ...

  6. Ask the Mayo Mom: Navigating a new epilepsy diagnosis

    Epilepsy is a neurologic central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, ...

  7. Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic

    Epilepsy during pregnancy raises special concerns. While most people who have epilepsy deliver healthy babies, you might need special care during your pregnancy ...

  8. Mayo Clinic Minute: Demystifying epilepsy

    November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and Dr. Joseph Sirven, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, breaks down its prevalence and some of the most common causes.

  9. Pediatric epilepsy: Defining syndromes and applying innovative therapies - Mayo Clinic

    For children with medication-resistant epilepsy, Mayo Clinic Children's Center offers a range of surgical treatments. These may involve surgical ...

  10. Epilepsy and seizure disorder awareness - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder that affects 3 million Americans and nearly 65 million people worldwide. Unprovoked seizures that affect people of all ...