Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain resulting in recurrent seizures or fits. Seizures are brought about due to the sudden, excessive electrical discharges in the neurons or brain cell. Epilepsy can affect people of any age group and each age group has its own challenges.
This brain disorder affects a rather large population worldwide and entails a major burden in seizure-related disability, mortality, comorbidities, stigma, and costs.
In India, November 17 is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day to spread awareness among the population about the disorder, to apprise them of its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
So, in order to know more about the brain disorder, its triggers and to curate a list of do’s and don’ts for persons with epilepsy patients, we at DNA spoke to Dr Khushbu Goel, Consultant – Neurology, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, Delhi. She helped us list a few important things about epilepsy which are as follows:
What is a Seizure…