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I was young i had migrains and when i got older i started having seizures. now my daughter, 7, is starting to complain of migrains. is it hereditary?

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Yes: Migrane has a tendency to run in family.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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Migraine/inherited: Migraine is an inherited disorder. The incidence of seizures in people with migraine is about 6%.

Answered 7/1/2015

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