While uncommon, seizures affect about 5 percent of people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about the link between MS and seizures, how they are treated, and when to see a doctor.

When we think of seizures, the image that often comes to mind is convulsions — a person shaking, jerking, or losing control of their body. To be honest, that image alone is jarring enough to leave ...

If you or a loved one has experienced a seizure, you know how scary they can be. The uncontrolled jolting, stiffening of the body, and even loss of consciousness can be unnerving under the best of ...

People with Alzheimer’s have an increased risk of seizures, a risk that increases as their condition progresses. Experts do not know why, although several brain mechanisms seem to play a role in both ...

In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, ...

Seizures have many causes, and are either generalized or focal. Within these categories, there are several types that may affect children. It may be impossible to diagnose the reason for a child’s ...