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Can strong emotions or intense cerebral activity trigger a small seizure?

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No, not these: A seizure is normally caused by irritation of the surface of the brain, as in the setting of an injury or an infection, or a congenital change that leads to a risk of seizures. Intense cerebral activity (example?) or strong emotions do not cause epileptic seizures.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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