Is epilepsy a genetic disease?

Patient's question:

The symptoms exhibited by both individuals were: eyes not fixating, and athetosis of the hands and feet.

Doctor's answer:

Individuals with a family history have a slightly higher chance of developing epilepsy compared to those without a family history. However, the inheritance of epilepsy is relatively low, and the risk of intergenerational inheritance is even lower. There is no need to worry excessively.

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