Redbridge SERC

Triggers of epilepsy

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 27th, 2012   Number of views: 1284


What are the possible triggers of seizures

  • Medication not taken as recommended
  • Hormones
  • Emotional stress
  • Lack of sleep or food
  • Illness/ fever
  • Excitement/boredom
  • Very occasionally flashing lights( 5%) and flickering TV computer screens

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