Conditions of the Brain: Strokes and Seizures
Strokes and seizures affect the brain and may be related. The ability to recognize stroke can reduce the likelihood of permanent damage. Learn all about strokes and seizures.
Manage a Seizure
Seizures are not life-threatening and are relatively easy to manage. Being calm is the most important step in treating a seizure. Most adolescent or adult seizure victims suffer from epilepsy.
Seizures are not life-threatening and are relatively easy to manage. Being calm is the most important step in treating a seizure. Most adolescent or adult seizure victims suffer from epilepsy.
Stroke Symptoms
Strokes are the third largest cause of death in the U.S. Learn to recognize stroke and respond in time to help the victim.
Strokes are the third largest cause of death in the U.S. Learn to recognize stroke and respond in time to help the victim.
One-Minute Three-Step Stroke Test
Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine developed this one-minute, three-step stroke assessment test to enable bystanders and first line emergency responders to quickly screen for a possible stroke diagnosis.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine developed this one-minute, three-step stroke assessment test to enable bystanders and first line emergency responders to quickly screen for a possible stroke diagnosis.
Febrile Seizures from the Expert
Learn about febrile seizures from About's own pediatrician.
Learn about febrile seizures from About's own pediatrician.
Shakes and Seizures
Q&A on seizures in children from the Guide to Pediatrics.
Q&A on seizures in children from the Guide to Pediatrics.
Stroke
Understand strokes from the Guide to Men's Health.
Understand strokes from the Guide to Men's Health.
Women May Experience Unique Stroke Symptoms
In addition to the common stroke symptoms that are seen in both men and women, women may also experience unique symptoms that aren't immediately identified as possible signs of a stroke.
In addition to the common stroke symptoms that are seen in both men and women, women may also experience unique symptoms that aren't immediately identified as possible signs of a stroke.
Convulsions or Seizures
Seizures are common and usually not dangerous. However, some seizures can be deadly. Know what to do during a seizure.
Seizures are common and usually not dangerous. However, some seizures can be deadly. Know what to do during a seizure.
Febrile Seizures
Caused by fever, febrile seizures affect kids. Find out what to do for them.
Caused by fever, febrile seizures affect kids. Find out what to do for them.
Learn To Recognize A Stroke
From the American Stroke Association. Warning signs to recognize Strokes.
From the American Stroke Association. Warning signs to recognize Strokes.