Fatima Sana Shaikh, daughter of Dangal, recently opened up about her illness, epilepsy. He said in an interview that he learned about his illness while filming the film Dangal. She also said that at first, for a few days, she could not accept that she could suffer from an illness like epilepsy. Therefore, at first he did not take any medicine for it.
He was afraid he would suddenly have a seizure on set. This is because the population is not aware of epilepsy. People think he must have taken drugs or is possessed by demons.
Epilepsy is a neurological disease. In this case, the nerve cells stop giving signals correctly, leading to repeated seizures. During a seizure, the electrical activities of the brain become very intense. During this time, the person’s body may bend in strange ways. He may receive shocks and lose consciousness during this time.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 5 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Nearly a million people face epilepsy in India. This means that 20% of the world’s epilepsy patients are found in India alone.
That’s why today in “Sehatnama” we will talk about epilepsy. You will also learn that-
What is epilepsy? What are the trigger points for epileptic seizures? When and why does this disease occur? What to do in the event of an epileptic seizure?
What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a brain disease. This affects the signaling power of our nerve cells. This occurs due to damage to brain cells. Because of this, brain cells begin to produce abnormal electrical signals, thereby causing seizures.
Why does epilepsy occur?
Epilepsy can happen to anyone, at any time. Dr. Biplab Das says that in 70% of cases, the reasons cannot be precisely determined.
However, it has been observed in some cases that if one or both parents have epilepsy, the person also has epilepsy.
In some cases, seizures have been observed to be due to head trauma. What other reasons could there be for this, see the graph:
Dr. Biplab Das says that brain cells are damaged in cases of brain tumor, dementia and stroke. Signaling is affected. Therefore, epilepsy can also occur in these medical conditions.
What are the symptoms of epilepsy?
Epilepsy usually causes seizures. During this time, the person loses consciousness. The muscles in his body become uncontrolled and his body may become stiff in a strange way. During this period, tremors and chills may occur in the body.
If the epilepsy is minor, a temporary state of confusion may occur. Sometimes it can happen that a person stays fixed in one place for a long time. He may suddenly feel extremely hot or cold. He can get goosebumps. Whereas when the problem of epilepsy becomes serious, seizures occur and the situation can become very serious.
What are the trigger points for epilepsy?
Dr. Biplab Das says it’s possible for one person to have epileptic seizures once a week, while another person may have seizures several times a day. This happens because the other person’s lifestyle and diet trigger seizures.
Epilepsy is a brain disease, so excessive stress can trigger it and lead to seizures. If you don’t get enough sleep, it can also trigger epilepsy. Apart from this, there are many points that can trigger epileptic seizures. See the graph:
Dr. Biplab Das says everyone can have their own triggers. We must discover it ourselves through our own experience. Suppose someone has more seizures than usual on the day they drink coffee and has to deal with more problems. In such a situation, caffeine is the trigger point for that person. Likewise, all patients can find their own trigger points and, by avoiding them, they can control their attacks to some extent.
What to do in the event of an epileptic seizure?
Dr. Biplab Das says that in most cases of epilepsy, no emergency medical help is required in the event of a seizure. This also means that if a person begins to have a seizure, they cannot be stopped. So it is important that during this time, if you are near someone who is having a stroke, stay close to them instead of running away.
If the attack is light, keep the following points in mind:
Stay with the person until their seizure ends and they regain consciousness. When the person regains consciousness, take them to a safe place. If possible, take her home safely. You should remain calm during this time and ask other people around to remain calm. Once the person regains consciousness, ask them what medications they need or discuss them on the phone.
If you have a tonic-clonic seizure, which is uncontrolled shaking or shaking, you can do the following:
Have the person lie comfortably on the floor. To help her breathe, have her lie on her side. If there is tremor, try to normalize it. Keep any type of dangerous object away from her. if he wears glasses, remove them. If he is wearing a tie or very tight clothing that could cause difficulty breathing, loosen it. If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, take him to the hospital immediately.
Popular myths and facts about epilepsy
Myth: Epilepsy is madness.
Fact: No. Like other diseases, it is a neurological health problem. His treatment is in neurology.
Myth: You should smell your socks when you have a seizure.
Fact: No. This is false and unscientific. Never do that.
Myth: Epilepsy can never be cured.
Fact: This is not true. About 75% of patients are relieved of their epileptic seizures with medication. However, you must continue to take medication.
Myth: In the event of an epileptic seizure, you should put a spoon in the patient’s mouth.
Fact: No. You should not put anything in your mouth during a seizure. Many times the patient presses on his own tongue with his teeth. In such a situation, a cloth can be put into the patient’s mouth. But never put a spoon or anything hard.
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