Epilepsy

What is it?

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes signals to be sent improperly from the brain. These confused signals cause seizures (involuntary sensations, movements or convulsions). Epilepsy can begin at any age and can be caused by brain damage or injury, abnormal brain development or an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.

Most patients with epilepsy are able to completely or partially control their seizures with anti-epileptic drug therapy or through surgery.

UHN Resources

UHN Pamphlets and Brochures

• Epilepsy Clinic - Pregnancy Information
• Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Epilepsy Surgery Support Group

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Epilepsy Clinic
• Neurophysiology Labs
• Neuropsychiatry Program

Related Web Sites

• Epilepsy Canada
  Find out facts, latest research, coping, diagnosis and treatments of the disease. There also have guides for kids and teens to epilepsy.
• Epilepsy Ontario
  A wide range of epilepsy information can be found.
• Epilepsy Toronto
  General overview of epilepsy and support services available in Toronto.
• Epilepsy Foundation
  Answers to questions about epilepsy.
• British Epilepsy Association
  Extensive epilepsy information is available.

Support Groups

• Epilepsy Surgery Support Group
• Epilepsy Toronto Support Groups