These seizures are sometimes known as 'warnings' or 'auras' because they can be a sign that another type of seizure is about to happen. You remain awake and aware while this happens. stiffness or twitching in part of your body, such as an arm or hand.a feeling that events have happened before (déjà vu).a 'rising' feeling in your tummy – like the sensation in your stomach when on a fairground ride.a general strange feeling that's hard to describe.

Read about what to do if someone has a seizure Types of seizures Simple partial (focal) seizures or 'auras' Sometimes they can be triggered by something, such as feeling very tired. Seizures can occur when you're awake or asleep. They typically pass in a few seconds or minutes. Some seizures cause the body to jerk and shake (a 'fit'), while others cause problems like loss of awareness or unusual sensations. Seizures can affect people in different ways, depending on which part of the brain is involved. These are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. The main symptom of epilepsy is repeated seizures.