Approximately 3 million people in the United States have epilepsy, a neurological disease in which abnormal electrical discharges in the brain produce sudden episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements or convulsions. (sciencedaily.com)
Sudden episodes of severe kidney stone pain, called renal colic, typically last 20 to 60 minutes, according to the National Library of Medicine. (health.com)
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that triggers a sudden episode of burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint — often in the joint of the big toe. (health.com)