Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disease in the world.
Cases of epilepsy in the US have increased over the past five years.
Cases in the US are predicted to increase further by 2020.
Generalized Seizures
There are multiple different types of seizures that have unique symptoms. Since the multiple types of seizures are drasticly different, SeizSmart focuses on generalized seizures. The typical characteristics of generalized seizures are as follows:
Rapid change in heart rate
Rapid convulsions in limbs and face
Loss of consciousness
Subsypes of Generalized Seizures
There are also subgroups of generalized seizures. Individuals who experience generalized seizures may experience the following types:
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