the Effects of epilepsy on the Body Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition. The main symptom is unpredictable seizures. An epileptic seizure can interrupt your heart rhythm. In the long term, epilepsy increases risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more. Dazed and Confused What Happened? Sleepiness Headache Labored Breathing Uncontrollable Movements Lack of Control Aura Signs in the Eyes Depression Abnormal Heartbeat Loss of Muscle Tone The Scream Pregnancy Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition. The main s...