Epilepsy or Seizures

What is the difference between Seizures and Epilepsy?

Dr. Mehta explains: 

Epilepsy is the most common type of seizure disorder. However, having a seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. When you have epilepsy, you have recurrent seizures that are unprovoked, meaning they’re not caused by another health condition.

Nonepileptic seizures are typically provoked or triggered by an underlying problem or event, such as:

• Stroke

• Infection

• High fever

• Electrolyte imbalances

• Traumatic brain injury

• Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol

Extreme stress, hunger, and sleep deprivation can also cause a seizure.