Myths and Facts About EpilepsyEpilepsy affects 10 million people in India with a prevalence of about 1% of the population. There are numerous myths about epilepsy, such as the belief that it is incurable (it is treatable), that people having an epileptic episode are possessed and so on. Epilepsy patients can live a normal life with regular follow-up visits with neurologist. Epileptic patients should not be in situations where there is possibility of injuries because of loss of consciousness due to seizures. Home remedies and superstitions like epileptic patients should be beaten or tortured (due to them being misconstrued as being possessed) should be strongly discouraged.”Credit: Hindustan TimesCredit: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/health-experts-bust-myths-related-to-epileptic-seizures-101678695463897.htmlENND

Source: Hindustan Times March 13, 2023 15:10 UTC