Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “EPILEPSY“ to remember about the Risk Factors For Epilepsy
E: Epilepsy in the family (Genetic predisposition)
P: Pregnancy complications (e.g., maternal drug use)
I: Infection history (e.g., CNS infections like encephalitis)
L: Low birth weight (Premature birth or small for gestational age)
E: Elevated temperature (Febrile seizures in childhood)
P: Profound brain injury (Traumatic brain injury or severe head trauma)
S: Seizure history (Personal history of febrile seizures or other seizures)
Y: Young age (Onset of epilepsy in early childhood)
