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All About Epilepsy By: Jaiden Clifton Overview Epilepsy is a long-term and serious condition where some nerve cells in the brain send out false signals, leading to seizures. Normally, neurons send electrical and chemical signals that help control our thoughts, emotions, and actions by communicating with other neurons, organs, and muscles. However, in epilepsy, these signals can become disrupted. During Epilepsy: Neurons send signals at a much faster rate Causes Excessive Electrical Activity Disturbance in the normal function of nerve cells Symptoms Symptoms of Epilepsy can include a variety that can change behavior, affect activity in the brain, and have warning symptoms even before a seizure happens. Behavior Change Symptoms: Confusion Staring Trance Fear Anxiety Deja Vu Activity in the Brain Symptoms: Loss of Consciousness Hallucinations Warning Signals: Feeling in the Stomach Flashing lights, colors, or shapes Other Symptoms: Uncontrollable jerk...