Several factors may cause increased seizure frequency in epileptics. These include sleep deprivation, increased alcohol consumption, menstrual changes, and emotional stress.

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Anyone can have epilepsy, regardless of gender, race, and age. Common risk factors are age, family history, head injuries, stroke/vascular diseases, dementia, brain infections, and seizures in childhood.

Epilepsy Risk Factors

Schachter, S., Shafer, P., Sirven, J. (2013). Moods and Behavior. Epilepsy Foundation. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/moods-and-behavior



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