• Question: what causes epilepsy

    Asked by page20fen to Arnold, Edna, Elkana, Gliday, Jacinta, Michael, Mike, Mmboyi, Sally on 21 Jul 2025.
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      Michael Kimwele answered on 21 Jul 2025:


      Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which leads to recurring seizures. This disruption can result from various factors, including genetic predisposition, brain injury (such as trauma, stroke, or infection), developmental disorders, or brain conditions like tumors. In some cases, the exact cause remains unknown. These disturbances in brain function can affect how nerve cells communicate, triggering the seizures that characterize epilepsy.

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