What are the main causes of epilepsy?

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"Possible causes include: traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury (post-traumatic epilepsy),serious illness or very high fever, other vascular diseases,lack of oxygen to the brain,brain tumor or cyst,dementia or Alzheimerâ€™s disease,maternal drug use, prenatal injury, brain malformation, or lack of oxygen at birth,infectious diseases such as AIDS and meningitis, genetic or developmental disorders or neurological diseases."

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I'm wondering about how NUROKIND LC actually helps in healing nerves. Also, if I take it for a long time, like about 2 years, could there be any side effects I should be worried about?

Usually there are negligible side-effects you can take it no problem, follow your doctor advice

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I've been having this weird problem where I feel really dizzy at night when I'm trying to sleep. It's so frustrating because it makes it hard for me to actually fall asleep. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this or what I can do to stop it?

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I've been dealing with a constant headache and this heavy-headed feeling for years now, but it seems to have gotten worse. What could be causing this, and what should I do about it?

Persistent headaches and a heavy-headed feeling for many years could be due to various factors, including stress, eye strain, or even underlying conditions like sinus issues or migraines. It's important to assess any recent changes in your symptoms and consider consulting a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.

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