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Types of Seizure
I knew nothing. I heard about people who fall down and that was all. I had no idea about epilepsy.
Anja, Germany
The symptoms experienced by a person during a seizure depend on the part of the brain that is affected.
Seizures are classified into two types - generalised and partial seizures and are often referred as 'the epilepsies'.
Click on a term in the list below to see an explanation of what it means.
Partial Seizures
Only part of the brain is affected and consciousness may be altered but not lost.
Generalised Seizures
The whole brain is affected and consciousness is lost. Seizures in this category include:
Although the vast majority of seizures do not cause accidents, their existence causes uncertainty and insecurity in people with epilepsy, their family and friends.
