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Can epilepsy develop at a certain age? can a person go their whole life without any seizures then all of a sudden start having them?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: If conditions are just right patients can have seizures at any age . Secondary causes need to be evaluated ofcourse but seizures are unpredictable.

Answered 10/9/2016

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