Epilepsy is a disorder in which abnormal brain cell discharges cause recurrent seizures. Seizures can take a variety of forms, with some patients having a seizure where they stare blankly for only a few seconds, while others have significant generalized jerking. Two out of every 100 people in the United States will experience one seizure without any trigger in their lifetime, but just one seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. Generally, a diagnosis of epilepsy is not considered until at least two seizures occur without any trigger. Once diagnosed, even seizures that are mild require appropriate treatment, as seizures can lead to accidents in everyday life such as when swimming. Treatment usually includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. Treatment may end the seizures or reduce the intensity and frequency of seizures. In some children, seizures may end naturally as they get older.