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

  department###  [Epilepsy Program](/departments/neurology/epilepsy-program) 

 A an accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Center providing epilepsy diagnosis and treatment for children and adults within the Department of Neurology. 

 

 

  department###  [Neurology](/departments/neurology) 

 A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss…