EPILEPSY......SPIRITUAL ATTACK OR NOT?

Welcome to a new week friends. Today on Medic-Monday we would be discussing epilepsy.

Over the weekend, a friend of mine was involved in a car accident. Apparently, the driver of the bus directly behind his car had an epileptic fit while driving and rammed his bus into my friend’s car. Thankfully, no permanent damage was done but this scenario highlights the need for all to be more aware of epilepsy.

Epilepsy, the fourth most common neurological disorder means the same thing as "seizure disorders" and affects people of all ages. It is characterized by unpredictable seizures and can cause other health problems. A person is diagnosed with epilepsy if they have one or more seizures that were not caused by some known and reversible medical condition like alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar.

It's a problem with your brain’s electrical system. A surge of electrical impulses cause brief changes in movement, behavior, feeling, or awareness. These seizures last from a few seconds to a few minutes. People who've had two or more seizures without obvious triggers at least 24 hours apart have epilepsy.

Causes of Epilepsy

Some of the main causes of epilepsy include:

1.      Low oxygen during birth

2.      Head injuries that occur during birth or from accidents during youth or adulthood

3.      Brain tumors

4.      Genetic conditions that result in brain injury, such as tuberous sclerosis

5.      Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis

6.      Stroke or any other type of damage to the brain

7.      Abnormal levels of substances such as sodium or blood sugar

Epilepsy Treatment

The majority of epileptic seizures are controlled by medication, particularly anticonvulsant drugs. The type of treatment prescribed will depend on several factors, including the frequency and severity of the seizures and the person's age, overall health, and medical history. An accurate diagnosis of the type of epilepsy is also critical to choosing the best treatment. Please consult your medical doctor for treatment.

As you can see, please epilepsy is not a spiritual punishment but a disorder with the nervous system and as such, people who exhibit epilepsy should not be ostracized but be properly taken care of.

If you are prone to having epilepsy, please DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE ANY MACHINERY WITHOUT THE NEEDED SUPERVISION.

To understand epilepsy more, please watch this video below

Video courtesy epilepsy.com

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