There is no evidence that smoking directly causes or induces epilepsy, but people with epilepsy are advised not to smoke. Epilepsy is not an independent disease, but a group of diseases or syndromes. There are various causes of epileptic seizures, such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, central nervous system sensation, certain drugs and viruses. There is no direct evidence that smoking can cause or induce epilepsy. However, smoking is a high risk factor for cerebrovascular disease, such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage, and cerebrovascular disease can lead to secondary epilepsy, so there is a possibility that smoking can indirectly cause epilepsy. Once the diagnosis of epilepsy is confirmed, timely treatment is needed to control seizures. In addition, factors that may trigger epilepsy should be avoided in daily life, such as drinking alcohol, staying up all night, overworking, and emotional excitement. When epilepsy occurs, it is necessary to actively consult the doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for reasonable treatment.