Epilepsy Action

Find out more about epilepsy, the symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, treatments and more.
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We also have a whole range of answers to your epilepsy questions across this site.
Our supporters discuss the need for more awareness
An absence seizure – Different video of the same seizure type including first aid
An atonic seizure – Different video of the same seizure type including first aid
A myoclonic seizure – Different video of the same seizure type including first aid
A tonic seizure – Different video of the same seizure type including first aid
CARE – How to help someone having a tonic-clonic seizure