February 9 is the international epilepsy day.
This is a condition that can affect anyone at any age.
There are different types of epilepsy but 80% of epilepsy cases can be treated with medication.
About 75% of people with epilepsy will have their first seizure before they turn 20 years, but many children children outgrow the condition.
According to the website www.epilepsy.com is epilepsy is a condition of the brain, causing seizures.
A seizure is a disruption of the electrical communication between neurons and someone is said to have epilepsy if they experience two or more unprovoked seizures separated by at least 24 hours
The seizures in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury or a family tendency, but most of the time the cause is unknown.
Epilepsy South Africa’s regional office is situated in Springs.
Call them on o11 816 2040 or on email at gauteng@epilepsy.org.za
