Do seizures damage the brain?

Cognitive decline was severe and occurred across a wide range of cognitive functions. The frequency of generalized tonic–clonic seizures was the strongest predictor of decline. Complex partial seizure frequency was associated with a decline in memory and executive skills but not in IQ. read more

While previous brain damage can be the cause of a seizure, a seizure itself can damage the brain if it is severe. Brain damage can also come from a patient falling during a seizure, and--while more rare--consecutive seizures can trigger abnormal brain activity that damages the brain. read more