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Is it possible to get diagnosed with epilepsy at any age?
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Yes: Yes, this can happen at any age. However, there are different causes for seizures and also different types of them.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: It most commonly starts in childhood and in people aged over 60. However, epilepsy can begin at any age. http://patient.info/health/epilepsy-a-general-introduction
Answered 11/5/2016
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