Epilepsy not only causes physical trauma but can also cause seizures that make living a normal lifestyle difficult. Epilepsy is a condition in which the brain’s nervous system does not function in a normal manner. This means that the central nerve in the brain gives out wrong signal to the body. The leads to several undesirable functions that can not be controlled by an individual.

Seizures can go on for a few seconds to several minutes. While one person mere stare for a few seconds under seizure, another person may rub his/her hands to together. Seizures are uncontrollable and can further trigger several factors that can make the person very uncomfortable and frustrated.

Alcohol: Alcohol can cause severe damage to the body. Consuming too much of alcohol can lead to a seizure as it acts as stimulant. The intoxication caused by consumption of the drink can trigger a seizure that goes on for a long while. Moreover, alcohol is toxic and can worsen the condition of epilepsy in an individual. It is better to withdraw from the consumption of alcohol even when on epilepsy medication.

Sleep: Being sleep deprived can lead to lead to your body feeling extremely fatigued and tired. When your sleep cycle is disrupted, the seizure is likely to be influenced. Thus, it is important to maintain a healthy sleep pattern by retiring to bed on time and getting quality sleep.

Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes, especially in a woman’s body can influence the level of seizure as well. Women who are pregnant, menstruating, etc are at a risk of experiencing terrible seizures.

Smoking and drugs: Smoking and indulging in drugs is just not injurious to health but even cause and trigger seizure. Drugs and smoking also have an effect on the functioning of your your brain and can further weaken the nervous system.

Diet: Epilepsy patients are required to consume their meals on time. The food has to be healthy and should be as asked by the doctor. Skipping meals can lead to low blood sugar, thereby causing a seizure attack.

Environmental stimuli: Factors such as flashy lights, sun rays, loud music, etc can stimulate the brain. It is important to keep away from any such factors that can cause increase in the level of seizure.