There are innumerable children and adults alike in India who suffer from Epileptic fits. However. with the right care, attention and patience, one can overcome the disorder and learn to lead the good life.
In most cases, Epilepsy is highly treatable even if not completely curable. Yet, patients or caregivers can learn to control the affected child or adult with medication and even eventually learn to read the signs of an upcoming fit.
It is when the medication or treatment is not regular or controlled that sufferers succumb. As a caregiver, it is important to constantly observe the patient and spot signs of side effects or reactions early on. Furthermore, when a patient shows no progress in terms of less severe attacks or duration / frequency of attacks, it is important to revisit the treatment procedure and find another solution.
Our very own supervisor - Jaya Sharma recently (as early as 3 months ago) lost her young 27 year old daughter Vanya (fondly called - Pinky) to Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition patients are born with. She tried to maintain a normal life with her daughter, the compounded effects of years of medication and treatment just wasn't enough.
The child succumbed to multiple organ failure eventually.
It is important to understand that 75% of Epileptic sufferers are treatable and can live healthy lives otherwise. However, in certain cases exceptions exist and fate comes forward to play a stringent role on the heart.
This doesn't mean you lose heart, or for that matter hope. It simply means that you have to learn to truly live.
Maybe the story of Ek Naya Din can inspire you!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/BHU-doctor's-film-on-epilepsy-wins-acclaim
In most cases, Epilepsy is highly treatable even if not completely curable. Yet, patients or caregivers can learn to control the affected child or adult with medication and even eventually learn to read the signs of an upcoming fit.
It is when the medication or treatment is not regular or controlled that sufferers succumb. As a caregiver, it is important to constantly observe the patient and spot signs of side effects or reactions early on. Furthermore, when a patient shows no progress in terms of less severe attacks or duration / frequency of attacks, it is important to revisit the treatment procedure and find another solution.
Our very own supervisor - Jaya Sharma recently (as early as 3 months ago) lost her young 27 year old daughter Vanya (fondly called - Pinky) to Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition patients are born with. She tried to maintain a normal life with her daughter, the compounded effects of years of medication and treatment just wasn't enough.
The child succumbed to multiple organ failure eventually.
It is important to understand that 75% of Epileptic sufferers are treatable and can live healthy lives otherwise. However, in certain cases exceptions exist and fate comes forward to play a stringent role on the heart.
This doesn't mean you lose heart, or for that matter hope. It simply means that you have to learn to truly live.
Maybe the story of Ek Naya Din can inspire you!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/BHU-doctor's-film-on-epilepsy-wins-acclaim
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