What are the causes of Epilepsy?

At any age, anybody may get Epilepsy. It may be caused by injury or abnormality of a brain region.

The following are the most typical causes:

1) Traumatic brain/head injury
2) Tumour of the brain
3) Infections caused by viruses
4) Infections such as brain abscesses, meningitis, encephalitis, and AIDS are examples of infections.
5) Changes in the brain that occur as a result of the ageing process
6) Alcohol misuse/abuse
7) Brain blood vessel abnormalities
8) Metabolism problems are apparent at birth.

Dr Amit Shah is a senior consultant Neurologist in Vasai practising at Dr Amit Shah Neurology Clinic.