What can trigger seizures?
Some common triggers are: Sleep deprivation Missed medication, Sudden awakening, Fatigue, Stress/emotions, Alcohol and drugs, Some medications or supplements, Metabolic factors (vomiting, diarrhoea, liver or renal failure, blood sugar levels, electrolyte imbalances), Hyperventilation, Fever and Hormonal changes. Less common are reflex epilepsies, which have particular triggers such as: Flashing/strobe lights, Patterns, Reading, Startle, Immersion in hot water and Certain body movements.