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A member asked:
At 34 yrs old can you develop epilepsy with no brain injuries?
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Yes BUT: Anytime a previously healthy adult develops a seizure disorder it is necessary to do a full evaluation to exclude any metabolic or structural lesion. Brain imaging is required to rule out any sort of a mass or vascular lesion. You might also need an eeg. You need to been seen by your physician.
Answered 12/23/2012
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Contact AES: Epilepsy is very common. Many cases start in childhood or develop around adolescence. Many cases are due to genetic disorders or brain malformations. Many develop after brain damage but some occur due to toxic damage or metabolic disorders. Details are available through aes or other epilepsy societies.
Answered 6/30/2019
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