Seizure

The dramatic and incapacitating nature of seizures is reflected in the word itself, which derives from the Greek “to take hold” – like an invisible force suddenly grasping someone and controlling their body. This sense of an unknown force has driven many superstitions and misrepresentations of seizures throughout history. Over the past century, the public’s […]

While there are many types of seizures, there are some that are unique to children and infants in particular. Here are 12 things to know about seizures in children.