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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 Epilepsy. There are multiple kinds of epilepsy, and the two types of epileptic seizures are partial and generalized. Partial seizures, also known as focal seizures, occur in a specific part of the brain and may only affect part of the body. Symptoms of partial seizures include: 1  jerky movements. 2  tingling or dizziness.