National epilepsy day 2022

National Epilepsy Week runs from 23-29 May and this year epilepsy charities in the UK are focusing on both the important role that families, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals play in supporting people with epilepsy, and also on how the condition can impact them. During the week, the Epilepsy Society is running an awareness raising campaign on regional radio stations across the UK, with our supporters talking about the challenges of living with epilepsy. We will be sharing the radio clips across our social media platforms and will also publish them here. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @EpilepsySociety At the Epilepsy Society we know that almost half of calls to our national Helpline are from people who support someone with epilepsy. And one in four callers are from a family member of a person with the condition. There are over half a million people in the UK with epilepsy and millions more affected by the condition. Every year our Epilepsy Helpline takes 3,000 calls. 1,290 of those calls are from people who support someone with epilepsy, including 810 from family members. That is over a quarter of all callers. Affecting whole family Andree Mayne, Helpline Manager at the charity said: “We always say that epilepsy doesn’t just affect the person with the condition but also the whole family and those around them. People whose seizures cannot be controlled by current treatment options, often live on a knife edge, never knowing when the next seizure w...

By India Today Web Desk: The central nervous system breakdown that causes frequent seizures is known as Epilepsy. Therefore, to raise awareness among the masses across India, a day is dedicated to National Epilepsy Day. Every year, November 17 is celebrated as Epilepsy Day. The disease has no restrictions on age. The figures can be seen more in low and middle-income countries. Though this disease is treatable, the treatment is still not that great in developing countries. NATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE The day was first observed by the Epilepsy Foundation of India. This foundation was established in Mumbai under Dr Nirmal Surya. The significance of the day is to inform people to eradicate the disease from the country and educate them on the myths associated with it. The day will educate the common people to help people who can’t afford this neurological disease. The foundation led by the city of Mumbai will provide treatment and cure to strengthen public awareness to improve the burden related to the disease. NATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY: WISHES AND QUOTES Epilepsy is not possessed by the Devil. If there is a Devil, then there will be a Good. Instead of treating them as outcasts, we should try our best to reach out to all epilepsy patients residing in different parts of the world on this Purple Day. Courage is all about trying again until you are able to throw out the disease known as epilepsy from your body. On this Purple Day, let us raise the bar for epilepsy ...

National Epilepsy Awareness Month in November is an annual event that teaches people about epilepsy’s causes and symptoms. One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point during their lifetime. Epilepsy is one of the least understood of all the neurological diseases, yet it is the fourth most common. During this month, many organizations join together to provide information about prevention, treatment, research, and resources to fight epilepsy. History Epilepsy, unfortunately, has a long history of misunderstanding and stigmatism. Evidence of individuals suffering epilepsy in ancient history attributed it to spiritual or demonic possession. In fact, Hippocrates, the great Roman medical practitioner, shunned the notion that it was a supernatural phenomena and believed that it derived from the brain, had hereditary aspects, and that how it presented itself in childhood also determined how it affected the rest of the individual’s life. Unfortunately, Hippocrates wasn’t believed until well into the 17th century, when the notion that it wasn’t demonic or spiritual possession finally subsided. But, the stigma associated with it continues to this day. One of the goals of National Epilepsy Awareness Month is to separate the disease from its historical and false reputations. Many countries still believe that it’s a sign of spiritual possession and, until 1980, individuals suffering from epilepsy weren’t allowed to marry in the United States. Register for an epilepsy ...

Purple Day: March 26, 2022 Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all continents participated in Purple Day!

New Delhi:National Epilepsy Day is celebrated every year on November 17 to raise awareness about the condition and to eradicate the stigma and fear that surrounds it. Although the condition is treatable, three-fourths of affected people do not receive the necessary treatment. National Epilepsy Day 2022: History National Epilepsy Day was established by the Epilepsy Foundation of India as part of a broad effort to reduce the prevalence of epilepsy in India. In Mumbai, Dr Nirmal Surya established the Epilepsy Foundation of India in 2009 which is a non-profit Epilepsy Foundation that seeks to change how society views epilepsy while also enhancing the quality of life for those who experience seizures. National Epilepsy Day 2022: What Is epilepsy? Around a million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a chronic, non-communicable brain illness characterised by recurring seizures. The body may experience partial or total body movement during epileptic seizures, which are brief bursts of uncontrollable movement. Along with losing consciousness, they can also cause a person to lose control of their bowel or urine movements. Seizures are instances of excessive electrical discharges in brain cells. Different parts of the brain may experience such electrical discharges. Seizures or violent convulsions that linger for a long time can be caused by the slightest muscle twitches or concentration lapses. National Epilepsy Day 2022: Symptoms Of epilepsy The symptoms of epilepsy are as follo...

Seizures are caused by abnormal excessive electrical discharges or impulses in the brain cells. A seizure can last from a brief lapse of concentration or jerks of limbs to prolonged convulsions. There are 50 million people living with epilepsy worldwide, and nearly 80 per cent of them reside in developing countries. How is the cause of epilepsy determined? Epilepsy is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two Is epilepsy a hereditary problem? Image Courtesy: Shutterstock The exact cause of epilepsy is still not known. It is typically caused when there is a disruption of brain cell connections and imbalances in the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), which serve to carry signals in between cells or changes in the membranes of the brain cells and also ion channel proteins. Some of these imbalances, disruptions and changes may develop in early life, sometimes related to early life exposure and events and sometimes genetic factors. Is epilepsy genetic or hereditary? Some of the epilepsy types like Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME ) and Childhood Absence epilepsy ( CAE) are likely to run in families. Research shows that some gene mutations are involved and predispose the person to have recurrent seizures. About 500 genes have been mapped which are linked with epilepsy. For the general population, the risk of developing epileptic seizures is 1 per cent. If one of the parents or siblings has epilepsy, the chances are still less than 5 per cent to get it by the age of...

National Epilepsy Day is observed to raise awareness about the central nervous system disorder by India on November 17. People affected by Epilepsy have abnormal brain activity that leads to seizures, lack of consciousness and unusual behaviour. As per the Epilepsy Foundation, the theme of National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) 2022 is “There is no NEAM without ME”. Seizures can affect any process of your brain coordinates because epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in the brain. Signs and symptoms may include: - Temporary confusion - A staring spell - Arms and legs have uncontrollable jerking movements - Loss of consciousness or awareness - Fear, anxiety or déjà vu - Unusual sensations or feelings - Chewing movements, lip-smacking - Automatic hand or leg movements Seizure episode can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Patients may feel confused or disoriented for a while after a seizure which is called postictal (after seizure) confusion and it may be hard for them to tell when the seizure has ended. Causes of Seizures In 70 – 80 % of cases, the cause of a seizure is idiopathic. For remaining, it can be a cerebral tumour, neurodegenerative disorders, neurocutaneous syndromes, secondary to cerebral damage: e.g. congenital infections, HIE, intraventricular haemorrhage, cerebral dysgenesis/malformation: e.g. hydrocephalus. In some cases, causes can be non-epileptic, for e.g. febrile convulsions, metabolic hypoglycaemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypernatremi...

EPILEPSY is a neurological disorder in which the nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed and results in causing seizures. It leads to abnormal brain activity, seizures or periods of unusual behaviour and loss of awareness or consciousness. To spread awareness about this disorder, National Epilepsy Day is observed on November 17 every year. According to World Health Organization (WHO), around 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy which makes it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. The risk of premature death in people diagnosed with epilepsy is up to three times higher than in the general population. Epilepsy occurs along with two or more unprovoked seizures. seizures. Let's have a look at the different types of seizures in epilepsy. Seizures In Epilepsy A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain which causes changes in behaviour, feelings and levels of consciousness. Different types of seizures depend upon the symptoms and severity. Most seizures last for around 30 seconds to two minutes, however, a seizure that lasts longer than five minutes is a medical emergency. 6 Days 6 Asanas Challenge: Take Part In Jagran's International Yoga Day Challenge And Win Exciting Prizes 1. Focal Seizures A type of seizure that occurs in epilepsy is focal seizure which results from abnormal electrical activity in one area of the brain. It can occur with or without loss of consciousness or awareness. Some symptoms of foca...

Today, more than 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy. People with epilepsy have to face a lot of stigma in society because of the myths surrounding this disease. The stigma downgrades the quality of life and provides deep mental trauma to the already suffering patients. Besides, lack of awareness restricts people from knowing how to provide first aid to anyone suffering from seizures. What is epilepsy? According to Dr Abhishek Juneja, Senior Consultant Neurologist – Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi, Dr. Juneja’s Neuro center, epilepsy is a neurological disorder presenting seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is also known as a seizure disorder. At least two seizure episodes, that are not because of any other known medical condition, are required to make a diagnosis of epilepsy. What are seizures? Seizures happen because of abnormal and excessive electrical activity in the brain. They may occur because of brain injury, infection, metabolic derangements, or genetic reasons. Many a times, the cause may be unknown. Stay: Stay with the seizing person until he/she regains consciousness. A typical generalized seizure lasts for a few minutes. Call the ambulance immediately to save the crucial time. Safe: Keep the person safe. Any sharp objects or items lying in the vicinity that might injure the patient, should be removed. The patient should be placed in a safe, well lit, and open space. Side: Turn the patient on one side after the jerky m...