🧠 Epilepsy (मिर्गी) — Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | Radha Krishna Hospital Kota

 🧠 Epilepsy (मिर्गी) — Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | Radha Krishna Hospital Kota

🩺 What is Epilepsy / मिर्गी क्या है?

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain leads to repeated seizures (fits).

मिर्गी एक ऐसी स्थिति है जिसमें मस्तिष्क की विद्युत गतिविधि असामान्य हो जाती है, जिससे बार-बार दौरे (fits) आते हैं। यह बीमारी हर आयु वर्ग में हो सकती है।

⚡ Symptoms of Epilepsy / मिर्गी के लक्षण

Sudden jerks in hands or legs (शरीर में झटके लगना)

Loss of consciousness (बेहोशी)

Frothing from mouth (मुंह से झाग आना)

Blank staring or confusion (खाली देखना या असमंजस)

Stiffness of body (शरीर अकड़ जाना)

Seizures usually last a few seconds to a few minutes and may be followed by tiredness or sleepiness.

🔍 Causes of Epilepsy / मिर्गी के कारण

Head injury / सिर की चोट

Brain infections / मस्तिष्क के संक्रमण (e.g., meningitis, encephalitis)

Stroke or brain tumor / स्ट्रोक या मस्तिष्क का ट्यूमर

Genetic factors / वंशानुगत कारण

Birth injury or oxygen lack at birth / जन्म के समय ऑक्सीजन की कमी

In many patients, the exact cause remains unknown (Idiopathic Epilepsy).

🧭 Types of Seizures / दौरे के प्रकार

Generalized Seizures (सामान्य दौरे): involve both sides of the brain, causing total loss of consciousness and body jerks.

Focal Seizures (आंशिक दौरे): involve one part of the brain; only one side or limb may jerk.

💊 Treatment of Epilepsy / मिर्गी का इलाज

1️⃣ Medication (दवाइयाँ)

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) control seizures in > 70% patients.

Common drugs: Phenytoin, Valproate, Carbamazepine, Levetiracetam.

Medicines must be taken regularly and lifelong as advised.

2️⃣ Surgery (शल्य चिकित्सा)

For cases where medicines fail — especially focal epilepsy.

3️⃣ Lifestyle Care (जीवनशैली का ध्यान)

Adequate sleep and stress control

Avoid alcohol and sleep deprivation

Regular follow-up with neurologist

🚑 First Aid During Seizure / दौरे के समय क्या करें और क्या न करें

✅ Do’s

Lay the person on side on flat surface

Loosen tight clothes around neck

Stay with the patient until fully awake

❌ Don’ts

Do not put anything in mouth

Do not hold the person forcefully

Do not give food or water until consciousness returns

🌅 Living With Epilepsy / मिर्गी के साथ जीवन

With proper treatment and support, most patients live a normal, productive life.

मिर्गी कोई अभिशाप नहीं — यह एक उपचार योग्य बीमारी है। परिवार और समाज का सहयोग आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाता है।

💡 Key Message / महत्वपूर्ण संदेश

“Epilepsy is controllable — treatment, awareness, and empathy save lives.”

“मिर्गी का इलाज संभव है — समय पर दवा और डॉक्टर की सलाह ज़रूरी है।”

🏥 About Radha Krishna Hospital, Kota

At Radha Krishna Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for neurological disorders including epilepsy, stroke, and brain infections, under experienced physicians like Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal (MD Medicine, FICP, FIMA, FRCP).best physician in kota and baran

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