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What Causes Epileptic Attacks?

Hi, my son has epilepsy he s 36 and an ex pro golfer because of his condition he s no longer working, he s joined his local golf club and got his amateur status back when he enters club competitions he has seizures 90% of the time the rest of the time he s controlled with his medication . Is it possible he gets an Adrenalin surge which brings on these attacks ? Can someone help please.
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Seizure attacks are not related to adrenaline surge and it is related to abnormal electrical activities in his brain.

Continue regular medicines and seek help from his neurologist.

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What Causes Epileptic Attacks?

Hi, Seizure attacks are not related to adrenaline surge and it is related to abnormal electrical activities in his brain. Continue regular medicines and seek help from his neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.