This chapter clarifies the distinction between a seizure and epilepsy. A seizure is a transient event of abnormal brain activity, while epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures due to a chronic underlying process. The prevalence of seizures is higher than that of epilepsy.
Seizure is a transient event caused by abnormal brain activity.
Epilepsy is a condition with recurrent seizures due to a chronic underlying process.
Prevalence of seizures is higher than that of epilepsy.