Is epilepsy hereditary? ==================================== The presence of a person with epilepsy in the family often raises the concern of how likely other family members are to have this disease, that's why the neurology clinic of Dr. Kihani Fard has written this article about the heredity of epilepsy, and in response to the question of whether epilepsy is hereditary, if this is your question, the article is completely considered to be genes. An important factor, also some inherited metabolic conditions, such as some disorders Chromosome increases the possibility of seizures... What is the role of genetics in epilepsy? ### Is epilepsy a hereditary disease?.. Genetics play a large role in many types of epilepsy.. It seems that the seizure threshold is probably determined by genetics.. If one parent has idiopathic epilepsy, the chance of developing epilepsy is 9-12%.. Epilepsy mothers are more likely to develop this disease than children whose fathers have epilepsy.. ### ### Which epilepsy syndromes are associated with genetic disorders Genetic disorders can only cause epilepsy, or they can develop into a syndrome that has different effects on organs and body functions, including epilepsy.. Genetic mutations and the inheritance of epilepsy is a complex issue.. Two children with the same or different genetic mutation may develop epilepsy. It is from genetics. Here are some examples of these genetic backgrounds... Is epilepsy hereditary ### ### Single gene disorders At least twenty syndromes whose main disorders are epilepsy are assigned to specific genes, many single-gene disorders that cause brain disorders or metabolic disorders can have epilepsy as one of their manifestations.. It usually starts at the age of 14, people with this type of epilepsy have partial complex seizures in the first stage, which originate from the temporal, frontal and partial lobes, and in the secondary stages, they encounter generalized seizures. Is epilepsy hereditary? #### Autosomal nocturnal epilepsy in the frontal lobe Epilepsy that is caused by signal disturbances in the frontal lobe at night. Different genetic mutations can lead to different versions of this epilepsy. On average, it starts at the age of 8 and such a state can be easily confused with nightmares. This syndrome can occur from mild to severe in family members, but it is often mild and responds well in the family. They disappear for a week.. These seizures usually appear as general tonic and clonic seizures, and only about 11% of these children have seizures in the following days and in their lives... ### If someone in the family has epilepsy If you or a family member has epilepsy, it does not necessarily mean that it is difficult to start a family and get married, but there are some things to consider... ### Pregnancy in epilepsy patients (pregnancy in epilepsy patients) Many people with epilepsy have children and live normal lives, and the fact that a person with epilepsy does not mean that pregnancy is more difficult for them than others, but in any way it is possible that the disease and anxiety caused by it or the use of drugs and seizures during this period affect the initiation and desire of the family to conceive. As a result, their fertility women with epilepsy have irregular menstruation or are prone to polycystic syndrome, which is one of the most common cases of infertility. As a negative complication in these women, there is a possibility of obesity and weight gain.. Is epilepsy hereditary? ### ### Very important point for pregnancy in epilepsy patients It is true that the drugs may make your pregnancy a little difficult, but do not forget that you should never stop or change the dosage of anticonvulsants without consulting a doctor (neurologist). Epilepsy may cause a decrease in libido and also impotence in men.. The brain is involved in sexual matters, but when a patient wants to get pregnant and have a child, he must be under the supervision of a neurologist and according to the tests he performs and the results, he should change the amount of medicine and finally do this... Is epilepsy hereditary?.. Dr. Majid Kihani Ferd Neurology and Neurology Clinic Sources: