Epilepsy is the most common neurological disease that significantly affects health, quality of life and also has an impact on the economic burden of the society. This article summarizes the overview, prevalence, various types and associated comorbidities of epilepsy. Introduction Epilepsy, an enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures, is a condition characterized by the cognitive, neurobiological, psychological condition of the people and also has an impact on the social consequences of the patient’s life (1).
It is not a form of mental illness or intellectual dysfunction. Further, it is the second most common and frequently encountered neurological condition worldwide that imposes a heavy burden on individuals, families, and also on healthcare systems. The changes in movement, behavior, sensation with loss of consciousness occur in individuals due to seizures that last…
