Epilepsy And Driving

Epilepsy is a condition in which an individual experiences seizures due to abnormal electrical signals in the brain. Seizures can vary in how they manifest. Most people associate seizures with having convulsions—convulsions are indeed a symptom of having a seizure, but individuals who are experiencing a seizure don’t necessarily shake uncontrollably. In fact, you might not even notice that a person is having a seizure because it can happen quietly. Other symptoms include staring into space, becoming confused, experiencing déjà vu, and the hallucination of smells or unusual visual changes. In some cases, the person can faint and lose consciousness. Seizures are thought to affect about 3 million Americans, and probably 1 in 100 will experience a seizure in their lifetimes.