Will epilepsy in sons be inherited by daughters?

Patient's question:

Son is 7 years old, he suddenly had a recurrence of epilepsy in August this year. The child's father had epilepsy seizures in his childhood. My second child is a daughter who is 2 years old this year. How can I know if my daughter might also inherit epilepsy from her grandfather?

Doctor's answer:

According to the condition of the illness you described, epilepsy, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test. It is advised that your child pay attention to rest, pay attention to diet, adjust mood, drink more water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for further and more detailed examination, including an EEG test, to identify the cause and treat accordingly. Avoid drinks that can easily excite people, and by doing these preventive health measures, it can help reduce the frequency of epilepsy attacks.

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