Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures. While the exact cause of epilepsy is not always known, there are several factors that can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy. These triggers can differ from person to person, but some commonly reported ones include:

• Missed medication: Skipping doses of antiseizure medicines or taking more than prescribed can trigger seizures.

• Lack of sleep: Feeling tired or not sleeping well can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.

• Stress: Feeling stressed can also trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.

• Alcohol: Drinking alcohol can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.

• Menstruation: Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle can trigger seizures in some women with epilepsy.

• Illness: Having an illness, such as an infection that causes a high temperature, can trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy.

Its important to note that triggers for seizures are not the same as causes for epilepsy. A trigger is something that occurs fairly consistently before seizures and more often than by chance, while the underlying cause for a person to start having seizures may be quite different.