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My sister got epilepsy at age 16. i am 27. what's the chance for meto get it if a sibling has it?

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low likelihood: Unless several other family members also suffer epilepsy, your chances are only very slightly higher than any other person.

Answered 7/5/2016

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A member asked:

My sister got epilepsy at age 16. i am 27. what's the chance for meto get it if a sibling has it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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