Epilepsy is a brain disorder that produces brief attacks called SEIZURES.The entire seizure usually lasts less than five minutes.Researchers believe that seizures occur when there is abnormal surge of electrical activity between brain cells. HOW CAN I HELP SOMEONE WITH EPILEPSY HAVING A GRANDMAL ATTACK-allow the attack run its course just check the patient to make sure the person is in no physical danger and can breath,u shud call an ambulance if the person did not regain consciousness or if another seizure follows.....More info to follow