👉 An epileptic seizure is a sudden and severe electrical disturbance of the brain caused by abnormal electrical activity. The exact cause is not known, but it is thought to be related to a disruption in the normal functioning of certain brain regions. Epilepsy can have different forms, including generalized epilepsy (which affects all parts of the body) and focal epilepsy (specifically affecting one or two specific areas of the brain). Symptoms can include sudden, severe shaking, crying, loss of consciousness, and loss of