What Does it Feel Like to Have a Seizure?

Brain Crystal L.

Overview

A seizure occurs when there is a sudden change in the electrical activity of your brain. Which results in involuntary symptoms such as shaking or loss of consciousness. There are several types of seizures. Some are related to epilepsy, while others are due to a health condition like high fever or alcohol withdrawal.

Different types of seizures vary in the way they make one feel. While some seizures make you lose consciousness some don’t. Certain symptoms may occur before a seizure, such as a headache or tingling. After the seizure, you may feel sore, fatigued, or confused.

Continue reading this article to learn about the different types of seizures and the feeling that come with them.

Crystal L. August 18, 2022

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