Patient's question:
The child is 9 years old. When the child was 5, they suffered a traumatic fall from a heated bed during roughhousing with peers, hitting their head. They were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. A few days ago, the child suddenly fainted, experienced convulsions in their hands and feet, and according to relatives, it might be epilepsy. They are currently undergoing a thorough EEG examination. What could cause epilepsy? Could a head injury lead to epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Many experts believe that the cause of epilepsy is the result of the combination of three factors: intergenerational genetic factors, intracranial epileptic pathological changes, and precipitating factors. Otherwise, no single factor could alone cause epilepsy to recur. The main causes of epilepsy are as follows:1. Intergenerational inheritance
2. Head trauma
3. Brain tumors
4. Cranial surgery
5. Intracranial infections
6. Cerebrovascular diseases
7. Prenatal and perinatal injuries
8. Metabolic disorders
9. Poisoning
10. Aspiration
11. Congenital diseases
12. Hereditary diseases
13. Demyelinating diseases.