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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.
Generalized seizures occur all over the brain and can affect the entire body. Symptoms of general seizures include: 1  convulsions. 2  twitching motions. 3  falling down. 4  loss of consciousness. 5  biting the tongue. 6  loss of bladder control. 7  stiffening of the body.