The harm of epilepsy

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Yesterday, when I went out to dinner with my family, I suddenly found that my cousin fell to the ground, convulsed and foaming, which scared me and my family. Only after I sent my cousin to the hospital did I know that she was suffering from epilepsy. We don't have this kind of genetic history in our family, and we don't know the harm of epilepsy. Let me tell you about the harm of epilepsy.

The harm of epilepsy

Harm one: neurotransmitter damage: epilepsy in the attack, that is, the most serious harm to patients, the pathogenesis of epilepsy is the lack of inhibitory neurotransmitters, excitatory neurotransmitters or the imbalance between the two, most of which will affect the behavior and cognition of patients. Excitatory neurotransmitter is related to people's behavior and EEG activation, memory learning, emotional stability and other aspects. Epilepsy patients once the onset of the word, the mental impact is very large.

Harm two: family and social harm: due to the loss of consciousness at the time of attack, coupled with the randomness of the disease, the family members of the patients must always be alert to the possibility of recurrence. At the same time, in order to treat the patients, the economic expenditure is also incalculable. In society, the fear, rejection and even discrimination of epilepsy patients not only affect the life and psychology of epilepsy patients, but also affect the social balance and peace. Epilepsy patients in the onset of time is easy to cause certain impact on society and family.

Harm three: psychological harm of patients: recurrent seizures of epilepsy is easy to cause psychological shadow to patients. Patients have to endure unimaginable pain every time they have an attack. In addition to the misunderstanding and discrimination of epilepsy in the society, the psychological and spiritual aspects of patients have been greatly affected, which is also the harm of epilepsy. Epilepsy patients can also have too much psychological pressure, leading to depression.

matters needing attention

Should not be engaged in driving, high altitude, fire and water operations, should not ride a bicycle, so as to avoid accidents. Avoid high concentration of mental work and long hours of heavy physical work, do work and rest, moderate tightness. Patients with epilepsy in the complete recovery before, do not leave the family's line of sight, because the onset of epilepsy patients is very frightening, but also very dangerous.