My to-be wife's brother had epilepsy as a kid and was on medication for a long time. Should I be worried about us getting kids? Is it possible that it can passed on our kid if my wife's brother had it? Please let me know.
There is very little evidence to support a genetic component to epilepsy. Some types of seizures are associated with hereditary disorders or disorders with a genetic component, but this isn't something you need to worry about.
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