Both hereditary and acquired reasons can contribute to epilepsy, and these are frequentlyoverlapping.Approximately 60% of cases have anunidentified cause.InYounger people are more likely to have epilepsy brought on by inherited,congenital, or developmental problems, whereas elderly persons are more prone to experiencestrokes and brain tumors .A history of illness-related brain issues, malignancies, severe brain damage, andstroke are examples of confirmed acquired causes.inherited epilepsy:Most cases are thought to have a genetic or inherited basis, either directly orindirectly.