Epilepsies are brain diseases that manifest through epileptic seizures. 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disease that affects people of all ages and in children it is the most common neurological problem. An epileptic seizure is different from epilepsy! About 5% of children will have at least one epileptic seizure by the age of 15. Epilepsy is less common, only 1% of children have epilepsy. Author : Conceição Robalo Meet the Neurology clinical team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
