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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

  Epilepsy is like an asthma attack, it does carry some risk of death.  Most people with epilepsy will not die from their epilepsy or from having a seizure. It is true that it is possible to die as a direct result of epilepsy, but the risk is very small. Like other conditions, a good understanding of epilepsy and good management of seizures reduces this risk.
  Death from epilepsy or seizures is often related to:
  

  • An underlying brain disease, such as a tumour or infection.
    
  • Seizures in dangerous circumstances, leading to drowning, burns or head injury.
    
  • Prolonged or ongoing seizures (Status epilepticus).
    
  • Sudden and unexplained causes (SUDEP).
    
  • The person stops breathing during or after a seizure.
    
  • Suicide.
    

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