Does epilepsy in the father cause it to be inherited by the daughter?

Patient's question:

Does epilepsy in the father be inherited by the daughter? Is the son's extreme inattention a symptom of ADHD? Does epilepsy in the father be inherited by the daughter? Is the son's extreme inattention a symptom of ADHD?

Doctor's answer:

This condition may be hereditary. Generally, if one of the parents has epilepsy, the likelihood of inheritance is around 7-10%. Whether it is ADHD should be checked by a psychiatrist.

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