What Happens During a Seizure?
The cells in our brain communicate with one another using electrical impulses. These allow us to use all of our senses, to move, walk, and for our bodies to perform all of the functions that it needs to do.
However, when a person suffers from a seizure, a disturbance caused by irregular electrical impulses occurs in their brain. The disturbance can vary in severity, so the symptoms that people experience can be anywhere from mild to severe.
The effects of seizures also vary depending on which parts of the brain are affected. It can affect only one side of the brain, both sides, or specific lobes or areas of the brain.
Some people can also experience what’s known as an “aura” or warning. This is actually part of the seizure and is a signal that the irregular impulses in the brain will happen.
During this time, the person experiencing the seizure is still aware of what’s going on. This is why they are able to sometimes ask for help or assistance before the seizure happens.
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