Question
What Factors Contribute to Epilepsy Recurrence?
Answer
The factors contributing to epilepsy recurrence can be divided into genetic factors and environmental factors.
Genetic Factors
In the close relatives of patients with idiopathic epilepsy, the incidence rate is 2%-6%, higher than the general population’s 0.5%-1%. Idiopathic epilepsy actually includes various diseases and syndromes, with different genetic forms, involving one or more genes.
Environmental Factors
- Age: Age affects the incidence rate, type of seizures, cause, and prognosis of epilepsy. The first seizure of epilepsy often occurs before the age of 20, accounting for about 60%-80%.