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  Epilepsy Action Australia
  Health Consumer Organisation

  Established in 1952, Epilepsy Action Australia provides education and support for people with epilepsy, their families and community, and professional groups. These services promote self-management ... View profile

  Under certain circumstances, anyone can have a seizure but not all seizures are considered epilepsy. Some seizure types aren’t considered epilepsy and these are often called reactive seizures or acute provoked seizures. They have a known or identifiable cause and do not have a tendency to recur. Examples include:
  

  • Febrile convulsions (seizure with an acute fever)
    
  • Concussive convulsions (seizure immediately after a blow to the head)
    
  • Convulsive syncope (seizure or jerky movements following a faint
    

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