Epilepsy Symptoms:  Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which there are sudden and temporary changes in the electronic activities of the brain. These changes can cause seizures, which can temporarily affect different parts of the body. There is a lack of awareness among people about epilepsy. Therefore, National Epilepsy Day (National Epilepsy Day 2024) is celebrated every year on 17 November. On this day, efforts are made to make people aware about this disease. Also, efforts are made on this day to support people suffering from this condition.

On the occasion of National Epilepsy Day, Dr. Aditya Gupta (Neurosurgeon and Director of Cyberknife at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram) has told about some common symptoms and treatment related things of this disease. Let's know.

Dr. Gupta said that epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in which seizures occur due to abnormal brain activity. Its symptoms can vary according to the type of seizure, but usually symptoms like tremors in hands and legs, which keep occurring continuously for some time or loss of senses for some time are seen.

In some cases, a person also feels aura i.e. tingling, seeing light or hearing sound, which is not actually there.

Symptoms of Epilepsy

The symptoms of epilepsy can vary from person to person and also depend on the type of seizure. However, some common symptoms include-

• Stiffness: Any part of the body or the entire body may suddenly become stiff.
• Tremors - Body parts may jerk uncontrollably.
• Vision or hearing problems – Some people may have vision or hearing problems during a seizure.
• Confusion – A person may feel confused for some time after the seizure.
• Muscle weakness – After the attack, a person may feel muscle weakness for some time.
• Fainting – In some cases, the person may faint.

Dr. Gupta explains that in some cases, the person keeps staring at one place or may even get confused. Depending on the intensity of these symptoms, the person's daily life can be affected. Therefore, it is very important to identify and treat these symptoms early.

To manage seizures, it is important to get proper advice from a doctor. Epilepsy can be managed with medicines and other methods, which can improve the quality of life of a person.