Functional, nonepileptic seizures show structural abnormalities in brain scans, study shows

Functional seizures not caused by epilepsy are associated with structural changes in the brain that can be seen using MRI, a new study shows. Scientist have long understood the nonepileptic seizures as the body's response to mental stressors, such as anxiety and PTSD. Researchers say the findings bring potential for earlier diagnosis of functional seizures, which are often misdiagnosed as epilepsy.

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