Epilepsy From Brain Injury Comes With Increased Risk Of Death, Experts Say

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Epilepsy caused by a traumatic brain injury might increase risk of deathVeterans with brain-injury-related epilepsy died sooner than others with epilepsySome causes of brain injury increased risk of death even more

THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Military veterans who develop epilepsy following a traumatic brain injury might be more likely to die earlier than others with epilepsy.

However, their risk could depend on the cause of their brain injury, researchers reported Oct. 29 in the journal Neurology .

“We recommend that people who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury are closely monitored, and, especially if seizures do not respond well to treatment, are prioritized for surgery or changing to new medications without delay,” senior researcher Dr.