Roman general suffered from vertigo , dizziness and weakness in limbs . Historians have long believed this was caused by late onset of epilepsy . The disease is thought to be a result of the inflammation that occurs when the brain's neurons are damaged or destroyed during an attack on its own cells. New look at symptoms reveal they have more in common with strokes .
Roman general suffered from vertigo , dizziness and weakness in limbs . Historians have long believed this was caused by late onset of epilepsy . Epilepsy was often referred to as the 'sacred disease ' in ancient Rome . New look at symptoms reveal they have more in common with strokes .