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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.
Seizures, or convulsions, occur when abnormal signals from the brain change the way the body functions. Seizures are different from person to person. Some people have only slight shaking of a hand and do not lose consciousness.or more information, see the topic Epilepsy. A seizure can be a symptom of another health problem, such as: 1  A rapidly increasing fever (fever seizure). 2  An extremely low blood sugar level in a person who has diabetes. 3  Damage to the brain from a stroke, brain surgery, or a head injury.