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What are some genetic, physical, and metabolic reasons to have seizures?

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You are asking a: very broad question and it would be impossible to list them all with 400 or less characters. Visit the international league against epilepsy or american epilepsy society web pages for patient resources.

Answered 6/23/2014

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