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Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy. Seizures (fits, convulsions) are episodes of disturbed brain function that cause changes in neuromuscular function, attention, or behavior. They are caused by abnormally excited electrical signals in the brain.
Symptoms of focal seizures, sometimes called partial seizures, often primarily involve the face, producing twitching, abnormal facial movements, or numbness. The causes of these seizures can be complex but are usually described simply as a âmixing upâ of electrical signals in the brain.