What causes, epileptic fit?

Brain current: Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, fits are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are effective treatments for most types of epilepsy. A doctor can look for specific causes and help monitor control with medication. You should not drive a car if you are subject to having epilepsy and not under good medical control.

Brain dysfunction: During an epileptic fit (also called seizure), abnormal electrical activity activates the brain (almost like a thunderstorm). These seizures are often triggered by missing sleep, drugs, flicker light and underlying brain issues. Test can find a harmless inborn brain deformity, effects of strokes, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injury.

Many: Stroke, tumor, vessel, sclerosis, or "unknown".