The Epilepsy is the occurrence of sporadic electrical storms in
the brain commonly called seizures. These storms cause behavioral
manifestations (such as staring) and/or involuntary movements (such as grand
mal seizures).
There are several types of epilepsy, each with different causes,
symptoms, and treatments.
When doctor making a diagnosis of epilepsy, your doctor may use
one of the following terms: idiopathic, cryptogenic, symptomatic, generalized,
focal, or partial. Idiopathic means there is no apparent cause. Cryptogenic
means there is a likely cause, but it has not been identified. Symptomatic
means that a cause has been identified. Generalized means that the seizures are
involving the whole brain at once. Focal or partial means that the seizure
starts from one area of the brain.