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What is Epilepsy?

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Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behaviour, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness.The cause of most cases of epilepsy is unknown, although some people develop epilepsy as the result of brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, and drug and alcohol misuse. Genetic mutations are linked to a small proportion of the disease.About the causes, symptoms and treatment aspects of the Epilepsy , Aleksandar Zivkovic spoke with the neurologist Professor Dr Ostoja Vucic.


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Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behaviour, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness.The cause of most cases of epilepsy is unknown, although some people develop epilepsy as the result of brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, and drug and alcohol misuse. Genetic mutations are linked to a small proportion of the disease.About the causes, symptoms and treatment aspects of the Epilepsy , Aleksandar Zivkovic spoke with the neurologist Professor Dr Ostoja Vucic.



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