Epilepsy: Definition, Types, Triggers, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Epileptic seizures of varying severity from mere “mental absence” (absence) to convulsions and subsequent twitching with unconsciousness (“grand mal”); localized (focal) seizures also possible Treatment: Usually with medication (antiepileptic drugs); if these do not have sufficient effect, surgery or electrical stimulation of the nervous system (such as vagus nerve stimulation), if necessary. … Epilepsy: Definition, Types, Triggers, Therapy