People with epilepsy have seizures or “fits”. Are there different types of fits?The normal brain continuously has electrical currents in a controlled manner. Fits or seizures occur because of ...

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A chronic neurological condition known as epilepsy is characterised by intermittent episodes of "fits" or "seizures." Seizures are caused by abrupt, erratic electric currents within the neurones.