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Can you get epilepsy even if you have no brain trauma?

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Yes: Most patients with epilepsy do not have obvious brain trauma. Though trauma, tumors and strokes can cause epilepsy.

Answered 12/25/2012

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Yes: There are many causes of epilepsy, head trauma being one. Some other causes include: brain infection, genetics, stroke, and brain hemorrhage. Acute seizure triggers include sleep deprivation, alcohol and some drugs.

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Answered 9/20/2013

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