What factors cause epilepsy?

Patient's question:

My child has always been very healthy, but one day when we were eating together, the child suddenly collapsed and started convulsing. I was terrified. The doctor said it was epilepsy. I would like to ask what factors cause this disease?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, there are many causes of epilepsy, including focal brain lesions or diffuse lesions, as well as systemic metabolic poisoning. Some causes remain unknown to this day. In clinical practice, common causes of epilepsy are particularly important, such as brain trauma, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, and intracranial infections.

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