undefined TRIGGERS OF EPILEPSY 25 May Triggers are the stressful condition which causes Epilepsy and in turn the patient suffers with jerks and fits, Few people have noticed that seizures have some pattern and it aggravates and gets triggered in certain situations. The major difference which differentiates trigger and cause are that,the triggers are always seen getting aggravated in stressful conditions, whereas cause of epilepsy is always genetic and anatomical which shows some structural damage.so,here are some common causes and common Triggers of Epilepsy which may cause seizures :- Specific time-day/night Sleep Deprivation Overtiredness Insomnia High grade fever Sharp lights Alcohol Indulgence in drugs Stress In Females-Disturbed Menstrual cycles(Hormonal changes) Caffeine, specific food In Females-Disturbed Menstrual cycles(Hormonal changes) Poor Eating Habits so these are few listed causes which may trigger the Episode and make the person suffer from disease.