For some people, a lack of sleep can trigger seizures. This is particularly common during adolescence and young adulthood. There are some cases of sleep deprivation causing the only seizure a person ever experiences. Doctors are not sure of the exact cause, but some believe it is related to the effect of sleep on electrical activity in the brain. Physicians often advise people with epilepsy to avoid caffeine and sleeping pills.

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