9 Very Early Signs of an Epilepsy Seizure

What is epilepsy?

A neurological disorder that impacts approximately three million people, epilepsy often attacks with no warning. The disease is characterized by recurrent seizures that are unprovoked—here’s what it really feels like to have epilepsy. “In patients, a seizure occurs when there is an abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain that interrupts normal electrical brain function,” explains Emily Klatte, MD, System Medical Chief, Epilepsy, OhioHealth Neuroscience Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. “A first seizure may come out of the blue, as will subsequent seizures, which is what can make epilepsy an unpredictable disease, and very scary for patients and families.” In some cases, however, patients may have symptoms that are suggestive of seizures. Keep reading to learn about some possible early signs of a seizure that may be caused by epilepsy.

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