Epilepsy Symptoms, Causes and More
5. Seizure Triggers
There are various reasons for the onset of a seizure. Most often, they're caused by exposure to stress or environmental triggers, like loud noises, strong smells or perfumes. Lack of sleep can also trigger a seizure.
Those taking medication for their condition can trigger a seizure if they miss a dose. Alcohol or drug use is also a trigger, as is low blood sugar (from missed meals) or illness. Flashing lights have also been known to trigger seizures in people with epilepsy.1‘What Is Epilepsy?’ Epilepsy Foundation, 21 January 2014, www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-epilepsy.
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