Non-epileptic_seizures
Non-epileptic seizure
Medical condition
Non-epileptic seizures (NES), also known as non-epileptic events, are paroxysmal events that appear similar to an epileptic seizure but do not involve abnormal, rhythmic discharges of neurons in the brain.[2] Symptoms may include shaking, loss of consciousness, and loss of bladder control.[3]
They may or may not be caused by either physiological or psychological conditions.[3] Physiological causes include fainting, sleep disorders, and heart arrhythmias.[3][1] Psychological causes are known as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.[1] Diagnosis may be based on the history of the event and physical examination with support from heart testing and an EEG.[1]