Between seizures and epilepsy

I have a relative who recently suffered from seizures. I want to know if it is epilepsy or not or are all seizures due to epilepsy?

Goriola (by SMS)

While a seizure is a single occurrence, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs when there is an abnormal electrical discharge in your brain. We all have a 10% chance of having a seizure, and that risk increases if you've had a stroke or brain injury. But a single seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as having chronic seizures, although anyone can have an episode in their lifetime. Symptoms can vary, including temporary confusion, loss of consciousness or consciousness, and psychic symptoms. More than 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year in the United States. Epilepsy can affect anyone, young or old. It takes two or more attack episodes to diagnose the disease. Most people with epilepsy are employed and raise families. It's part of who they are but it doesn't define them. Also, most seizures can be controlled with medication. If someone you know is having a seizure, it's important to protect them from harm by keeping them away from fire, pools of water, or anything that could harm them. Don't put anything in their mouths or try to hold them back; which could cause injury or choking. It is important to seek emergency medical attention if; The person has difficulty breathing or waking up after the seizure, the seizure lasts more than five minutes, the person has another seizure shortly after the first, the person is injured during the seizure, the seizure occurs in the water or the person has a medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease or if you are pregnant.

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Between seizures and epilepsy

I have a relative who recently suffered from seizures. I want to know if it is epilepsy or not or are all seizures due to epilepsy?

Goriola (by SMS)

While a seizure is a single occurrence, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs when there is an abnormal electrical discharge in your brain. We all have a 10% chance of having a seizure, and that risk increases if you've had a stroke or brain injury. But a single seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as having chronic seizures, although anyone can have an episode in their lifetime. Symptoms can vary, including temporary confusion, loss of consciousness or consciousness, and psychic symptoms. More than 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year in the United States. Epilepsy can affect anyone, young or old. It takes two or more attack episodes to diagnose the disease. Most people with epilepsy are employed and raise families. It's part of who they are but it doesn't define them. Also, most seizures can be controlled with medication. If someone you know is having a seizure, it's important to protect them from harm by keeping them away from fire, pools of water, or anything that could harm them. Don't put anything in their mouths or try to hold them back; which could cause injury or choking. It is important to seek emergency medical attention if; The person has difficulty breathing or waking up after the seizure, the seizure lasts more than five minutes, the person has another seizure shortly after the first, the person is injured during the seizure, the seizure occurs in the water or the person has a medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease or if you are pregnant.

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