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Marcel’s Advocacy: Living and Fighting Epilepsy in the Netherlands

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by persistent seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that can cause a variety of symptoms,ranging from brief staring spells to loss of consciousness and convulsions. It’s not a single disease, but rather a spectrum of conditions wiht diverse causes and presentations.

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, approximately 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. The causes of epilepsy are varied and can include genetic factors,brain injury,stroke,brain tumors,and infections.

Marcel’s Story: Living with Uncertainty

Recent reports from Omrop Fryslân and