Known Causes of Epilepsy
Epilepsy results from abnormal activities in the brain and can affect any area of the brain.
This abnormal activity could result from:
- Genetic changes that are inherited
- Trauma or injury to head
- Medical conditions that affect the brain, for example, brain tumor or stroke
- Infectious diseases of the brain such as meningitis
- Damage or injury to the brain during birth
- Developmental disorders of the brain such as autism