A seizure is the transient occurrence of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Seizures can present as a disturbance of consciousness, behaviour, cognition, emotion, motor function, or sensation. An isolated seizure can be caused by toxic, metabolic, structural, and infectious factors and should not be confused with epilepsy.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/neurology/epilepsy-in-adults