Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Seizure-Like Activity


Seizure-like activity is seizures that are not caused by epilepsy or any unusual electric activity in your brain. They are usually caused by psychological stress or a physical condition.

Symptoms are similar to those of an epileptic seizure.

Causes may include:

  • Fainting
  • Certain heart conditions
  • Trauma, including abuse
  • Psychological pain
  • Panic attacks
  • Dissociative states

To treat seizure-like activity, you'll need to treat the underlying condition causing the seizures.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Epilepsy Program

The Epilepsy Program offers a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for epilepsy, with doctors who are focused solely on this condition. 
Epilepsy Program
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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
Neurology