Bathinda: “International Epilepsy Day provides us with an opportunity to break the stigma associated with epilepsy and enhance public understanding of the condition”
While stating this during a health talk to mark International Epilepsy Day today, Dr. Pallav Jain neurologist at Max Hospital, Bathinda said that knowledge is a powerful tool and by sharing accurate information, we can create a more supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with epilepsy,”
Talking about causes of epilepsy, he said that there are many possible causes of epilepsy including tumors, stroke, and brain damage from disease or injury, or some combination of these. In most cases, epilepsy may have no detectable cause.
Talking about its prevention, Dr. Jain said as brain injuries are a frequent cause of epilepsy, safety belts and motorcycle helmets can reduce motor vehicle and traffic injuries. Lowering the chances of stroke and heart disease by eating well, exercising, and not smoking can reduce epilepsy later in life.
Such patients should avoid driving alone and going alone in high risk buildings. They should also avoid going near any heavy machine and also limit screen time, he asserted.
Cysticercoids caused by the tapeworm (Taenia solium) are an infection which commonly causes epilepsy worldwide. It is prevented easily by maintaining good hygiene, he maintained.
