BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Seizure-Like Activity


Seizure-like activity is seizures that are not caused by epilepsy or any unusual electric activity in your brain. They are usually caused by psychological stress or a physical condition.

Symptoms are similar to those of an epileptic seizure.

Causes may include:

  • Fainting
  • Certain heart conditions
  • Trauma, including abuse
  • Psychological pain
  • Panic attacks
  • Dissociative states

To treat seizure-like activity, you'll need to treat the underlying condition causing the seizures.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Epilepsy Program

The Epilepsy Program offers a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for epilepsy, with doctors who are focused solely on this condition. 
Epilepsy Program
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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
Neurology