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The following organizations are good resources for information on epilepsy:

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activi...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/index.html
Epilepsy Foundation -- www.epilepsy.com
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/epilepsy-and-seizures
US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/epilepsy.html

Review Date: 10/27/2024

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Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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