Epilepsy
has no identifiable cause in about half of those with the condition. In the
other, the condition may be traced to various factors which include.
· Genetic influence:
Some types of epilepsy, which are categorized by the type of seizure the
patient experience or the part of the brain that is affected, run in families.
In these cases, it is likely that there is a genetic influence.
Some types of epilepsy, which are categorized by the type of seizure the
patient experience or the part of the brain that is affected, run in families.
In these cases, it is likely that there is a genetic influence.
·
Head trauma: Head trauma as a
result of a car accident or other traumatic injury can cause epilepsy.
Head trauma: Head trauma as a
result of a car accident or other traumatic injury can cause epilepsy.
· Brain conditions: Brain
conditions that cause damage to the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, can
cause epilepsy.
conditions that cause damage to the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, can
cause epilepsy.
· Infectious diseases:
Infectious diseases, such as meningitis, AIDS and viral encephalitis, can cause
epilepsy.
Infectious diseases, such as meningitis, AIDS and viral encephalitis, can cause
epilepsy.
· Prenatal injury:
Before birth, babies are sensitive to brain damage that could be caused by
several factors, such as an infection in the mother, poor nutrition or oxygen
deficiencies. This brain damage can result in epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
Before birth, babies are sensitive to brain damage that could be caused by
several factors, such as an infection in the mother, poor nutrition or oxygen
deficiencies. This brain damage can result in epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
· Developmental disorders:
Epilepsy can sometimes be associated with developmental disorders, such as
autism.
Epilepsy can sometimes be associated with developmental disorders, such as
autism.