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It was a student prayer meeting when Adekunle fell, we all thought he had fallen under the "anointing", little did we know..."HE WAS CONVULSING"
Highly wired student leaders started rebuking "Foul Spirit", that was all I could hear "I rebuke you foul spirit"...
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Highly wired student leaders started rebuking "Foul Spirit", that was all I could hear "I rebuke you foul spirit"...
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after a minute or two, the convulsion stopped and the crowd burst into joy singing "He is a miracle working God!!!"
Little did they know Adekunle was suffering from "EPILEPSY" and it's no "Foul Spirit"!
Its a disease like any other...just like malaria
Let's Discuss "EPILEPSY"
Little did they know Adekunle was suffering from "EPILEPSY" and it's no "Foul Spirit"!
Its a disease like any other...just like malaria
Let's Discuss "EPILEPSY"
• What Is EPILEPSY?
- It's a brain disorder.
The brain is made up of cells called NEURONS. The neurons interact with each other via electrical signals called NEUROTRANSMITTERS
- In epilepsy there's discharge of abnormal neurotransmitters(electrical signals) that causes seizures
- It's a brain disorder.
The brain is made up of cells called NEURONS. The neurons interact with each other via electrical signals called NEUROTRANSMITTERS
- In epilepsy there's discharge of abnormal neurotransmitters(electrical signals) that causes seizures
• Symptoms Of EPILEPSY
- The brain is the control center of the body and EPILEPSY can manifest in different ways depending on the part of the brain it's affecting.
EXAMPLES
1. An abnormal discharge of neurotransmitters in the part of the brain that controls only the right hand
- The brain is the control center of the body and EPILEPSY can manifest in different ways depending on the part of the brain it's affecting.
EXAMPLES
1. An abnormal discharge of neurotransmitters in the part of the brain that controls only the right hand
Will cause involuntary movement(jerking) of only the right hand.
2. Abnormal discharge in the part of the brain that controls internal organs would cause internal heat or coldness
The only type of epilepsy people know is the type that comes with falling down, generalized body..
2. Abnormal discharge in the part of the brain that controls internal organs would cause internal heat or coldness
The only type of epilepsy people know is the type that comes with falling down, generalized body..
movement, foam coming out from the mouth etc... that's only a type of epileptic seizure called "GRANDMAL EPILEPSY"
• Other Symptoms include
3. Temporary confusion
4. A staring spell
5. Loss of consciousness
And these symptoms could happen at any times of the day even at sleep
• Other Symptoms include
3. Temporary confusion
4. A staring spell
5. Loss of consciousness
And these symptoms could happen at any times of the day even at sleep
• Causes Of EPILEPSY
It could happen as a child, adult or even at old age.
1. Genetic
It could run in the family
2. Head trauma
As a result of an accident
3. Stroke
Its the leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than 35
4. Diseases such as AIDS,meningitis can cause it.
It could happen as a child, adult or even at old age.
1. Genetic
It could run in the family
2. Head trauma
As a result of an accident
3. Stroke
Its the leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than 35
4. Diseases such as AIDS,meningitis can cause it.
5. Brain conditions
Such as brain tumors can also cause epilepsy
6. Before birth injury
Babies can develop brain damage in the womb due to infection in the mother, poor nutrition and oxygen deficiency to the brain.
• People At Risk Of EPILEPSY
1. Age
- It's most common in ...
Such as brain tumors can also cause epilepsy
6. Before birth injury
Babies can develop brain damage in the womb due to infection in the mother, poor nutrition and oxygen deficiency to the brain.
• People At Risk Of EPILEPSY
1. Age
- It's most common in ...
children and older adults but can occur at any age.
2. Family History
- Increased risk if any of your family has it.
3. Head Injuries
- Always wear your seat belt or helmet if on a bike to reduce head injury
4. Stroke
- Check your BP
5. Brain Infections like meningitis
2. Family History
- Increased risk if any of your family has it.
3. Head Injuries
- Always wear your seat belt or helmet if on a bike to reduce head injury
4. Stroke
- Check your BP
5. Brain Infections like meningitis
• What Can I Do When Someone Has An EPILEPTIC SEIZURE?
- "Epileptic Seizure" is seizure/convulsion that comes with epilepsy.
- What To Do
1. Give them room
2. Remove hard or sharp objects around
3. Loosen clothing around the neck if you can
4. Cushion their head with pillow
- "Epileptic Seizure" is seizure/convulsion that comes with epilepsy.
- What To Do
1. Give them room
2. Remove hard or sharp objects around
3. Loosen clothing around the neck if you can
4. Cushion their head with pillow
5. Don't try to hold them down or stop their movements.
6. DON'T PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH. You can NEVER swallow your tongue during a seizure.
Putting something in their mouth could damage their teeth or bite your hands.
7. If head is not moving, turn it to one side.
6. DON'T PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH. You can NEVER swallow your tongue during a seizure.
Putting something in their mouth could damage their teeth or bite your hands.
7. If head is not moving, turn it to one side.
8. Do not leave them alone, stay and record the time it took for the seizure to stop.
9. After seizure place them on their side to help them breathe well.
10. Don't give anything to eat or drink until they've recovered completely.
11. Reassure them with kind words.
9. After seizure place them on their side to help them breathe well.
10. Don't give anything to eat or drink until they've recovered completely.
11. Reassure them with kind words.
• When To Call For Medical Help
1. It's a child's first seizure
2. The seizure lasts more than 5minutes
3. Another seizure begins immediately after the first.
4. The person doesn't wake up after the first seizure
5. The person was injured after the 1st seizure.
1. It's a child's first seizure
2. The seizure lasts more than 5minutes
3. Another seizure begins immediately after the first.
4. The person doesn't wake up after the first seizure
5. The person was injured after the 1st seizure.
EPILEPSY Is not gotten by touch so STOP treating people with epilepsy like dirt.
EPILEPSY is not "Curable" but it can be managed properly to reduce symptoms.
EPILEPSY is not caused by village people.
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EPILEPSY is not "Curable" but it can be managed properly to reduce symptoms.
EPILEPSY is not caused by village people.
RETWEET FOR AWARENESS
FOLLOW FOR MORE DAILY HEALTH THREADS
#OdogwuTales
