Silent but deadly

Epilepsy is the second most common neurological condition after migraine, with more than 400,000 people in the UK having the condition. In the past little was understood about epilepsy and those who had the condition faced prejudice through fear or lack of knowledge. However, attitudes are now changing and although living with epilepsy can cause its problems, most people can lead active, healthy, satisfying lives. Epilepsy is characterised by seizures (previously known as fits) caused by a temporary change in the way our brain cells work. The brain is like a computer consisting of a vast ...