http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ epilepsy/basics/definition/con-20033721 Test and diagnosis Neurological examination doctor may test your behavior, motor behavior, and mental behavior. Blood test to test for signs of infection EEG to test for electrical activity in the brain Treatment and Drugs Most people become seizure free with anti -seizure medicine Signs and Symptoms Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal ac- tivity in the brain, seizures can affect any pro- cess your brain coordinates A seizure can produce symptoms such as: Temporary confusion A staring spell Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs Loss of consciousness Psychic symptoms Symptoms may vary depending n the type of seizure. Causes Genetic influence Head trauma Brain conditions Infectious disease Developed disorders What it is Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disrupted, causing a seizure during which you experience abnor- mal behavior, symptoms and sensa- tions, including loss of conscious- ness.