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Hi docs, is it true that seizures are considered genetic, if so, am i at risk of one if my father has had them?
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Usually not: You're an adult and if a seizure disorder hasn't declared itself yet, you almost certainly didn't inherit one.
Answered 7/10/2014
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Only some: Only some epilepsy types are genetic. Many are not. It all depends upon what type of epilepsy were talking about.....
Answered 8/23/2014
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