As a child I had friends who suffered
this. Those days and even till date; people stigmatize people who suffer from
this.
So let’s shed more light on this.
Seizures, or convulsions, occur
when abnormal signals from the brain change the way the body functions. Body
movements are controlled by the brain by
sending out small electrical signals through the nerves to the muscles.
Seizures vary from person to
person. Some people have only slight shaking of a hand and do not lose
consciousness. Other people may become unconscious and have violent shaking of
the entire body.
Some people who have seizures
have symptoms before the seizure (sensations) or briefly lose touch with their
surroundings and appear to stare into space. Although the person is awake, he
or she does not respond normally. Afterwards, the person does not remember the
episode.
But not all body shaking, either
mild or violent, are caused by seizure. Many medical conditions can cause a
type of body shaking that usually affects the hands and head (tremors).
A single seizure usually lasts
less than 3 minutes and is not followed by a second seizure. Any normally
healthy person can have a single seizure under certain conditions. For
instance, a sharp blow to the head, may cause a seizure. Having one seizure
does not always mean that a serious health problem exists.
But if you have a first-time
seizure, you should be checked by your doctor. It is important to rule out a
serious illness that may have caused the seizure. Fever seizures (febrile
convulsions) are the most common cause of a single seizure, especially in children.
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