Anti-: Prefix generally meaning against, opposite or opposing, and contrary.. In medicine, anti-often connotes counteracting or effective against as in antibacterial, anti-infective, and antiviral. Sometimes medical terms containing anti-take on new meanings as has occurred with antibiotic and antibody.
1 Epilepsy is also associated with a variety of developmental and metabolic disorders. 2  Other causes include head injury, prenatal injury, and poisoning.  Triggers for seizures include lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, stress, or hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle.
The main cause is genetic, but sometimes brain damage can be a secondary cause. If seizures are managed well, then epilepsy doesn't generally cause further brain damage. Yes, epilepsy cause brain damage in case of excess production of neurotransmitter chemicals, which disturbs the nerve activity.