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Is epilepsy hereditary?
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Yes, experts believe that, in many cases, genetic predisposition combined with environmental conditions lead to epilepsy. About 30 to 40 percent of epilepsy is caused by genetic predisposition. First-degree relatives of people with inherited epilepsy have a 2- to 4-fold increased risk for epilepsy.
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