Understanding Non-Epileptic Seizures: Causes & Conditions

It is unlikely for a person to experience random seizures without having underlying epilepsy or another medical condition that can cause seizures. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by the tendency to have recurrent seizures. Seizures are triggered by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain that disrupt brain function. While there are certain situations where non-epileptic seizures can occur, known as pseudo-seizures or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, these should be diagnosed and evaluated by a medical professional to exclude any underlying neurological conditions.