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*EPILEPSY* !!!!!!

Epilepsy is a spontaneous, intermittent, abnormal electrical activity in part of the brain, manifested as seizures.

*CAUSES*
1. Idiopathic ( unknown, it turns to run in families).
2. Trauma ( Head injuries through road traffic accident, improper forceps delivery or falls at birth leading to scar tissues formation). guest wears for wedding party in tea length
3. Latrogenic factors ( X- Rays and radiations during the first trimester in pregnancy) .
4. Physiological Disorders ( Hypoxia, Pre- Eclampsic Toxaemia, cerebral edema).
5. Cerebral infections ( Encephalitis, meningitis)

*SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS*
1. Loss of consciousness
2. Memory distortion ( flashback)
3. Incontinence
4. Fingers and jaw clenched,fall,tonic cry
5. Dizziness, lightheadedness
6. Experiencing unpleasant odors and tastes.
7. Seeing flashes of lights or colors,illusion and hallucinations.
8. Rigidity, fumes.

*MANAGEMENT*
1. Avoid head from hitting the ground when seizure starts by Cushing the head with pillow or both feet.
2. Remove person from danger or danger from person.
3. Knee beside person.
4. Loosen tight clothing around neck for good ventilation.
5. Place person on left side of the body with neck extended.
6. Check for breathing.
7. Stay with person until fully recovered.

*PRECIPITATING FACTORS*
1. Exposure to intense light especially when switched on and off.
2. Sudden loud noise.
3. Watching a rotating object.
4. Injuries to the head.
5. Extreme cold or heat.

*THINGS NOT TO DO*
1. Try to move the person during a seizure unless in danger such as next to a fire.
2. Try to stop the movement .
3. Give anything to eat or drink until fully recovered.
4. Put anything in the person mouth.

*WHAT PATIENT AND THEIR COMMUNITY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EPILEPSY*.
1. Epilepsy is a treatable medical condition.
2. Epilepsy is not a mental illness or a sign of low intelligence.
3. Epilepsy is not contagious.
4. It is not the result of evil spirit or witchcraft.
5. Epilepsy is not caused by touching somebody who is in a seizure.
NB. SEND ANYONE WITH EPILEPSY TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT
# LetTalkAboutMentalIllness
# ItCouldBeYou
# StopTheStigma
# StopDiscrimination *EPILEPSY* !!!!!!

Epilepsy is a spontaneous, intermittent, abnormal electrical activity in part of the brain, manifested as seizures.

*CAUSES*
1. Idiopathic ( unknown, it turns to run in families).
2. Trauma ( Head injuries through road traffic accident, improper forceps delivery or falls at birth leading to scar tissues formation).
3. Latrogenic factors ( X- Rays and radiations during the first trimester in pregnancy) .
4. Physiological Disorders ( Hypoxia, Pre- Eclampsic Toxaemia, cerebral edema).
5. Cerebral infections ( Encephalitis, meningitis)

*SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS*
1. Loss of consciousness
2. Memory distortion ( flashback)
3. Incontinence
4. Fingers and jaw clenched,fall,tonic cry
5. Dizziness, lightheadedness
6. Experiencing unpleasant odors and tastes.
7. Seeing flashes of lights or colors,illusion and hallucinations.
8. Rigidity, fumes.

*MANAGEMENT*
1. Avoid head from hitting the ground when seizure starts by Cushing the head with pillow or both feet.
2. Remove person from danger or danger from person.
3. Knee beside person.
4. Loosen tight clothing around neck for good ventilation.
5. Place person on left side of the body with neck extended.
6. Check for breathing.
7. Stay with person until fully recovered.

*PRECIPITATING FACTORS*
1. Exposure to intense light especially when switched on and off.
2. Sudden loud noise.
3. Watching a rotating object.
4. Injuries to the head.
5. Extreme cold or heat.

*THINGS NOT TO DO*
1. Try to move the person during a seizure unless in danger such as next to a fire.
2. Try to stop the movement .
3. Give anything to eat or drink until fully recovered.
4. Put anything in the person mouth.

*WHAT PATIENT AND THEIR COMMUNITY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EPILEPSY*.
1. Epilepsy is a treatable medical condition.
2. Epilepsy is not a mental illness or a sign of low intelligence.
3. Epilepsy is not contagious.
4. It is not the result of evil spirit or witchcraft.
5. Epilepsy is not caused by touching somebody who is in a seizure.
NB. SEND ANYONE WITH EPILEPSY TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT
#LetTalkAboutMentalIllness
#ItCouldBeYou
#StopTheStigma
#StopDiscrimination