Epilepsy Myths Debunked: Understanding The Science Behind Disorder That Affects 10 Million In India
ABP Live November 15, 2024 05:41 PM

By Dr Praveen Gupta

Epilepsy causes recurring, unprovoked seizures in individuals due to sudden, intense electrical activity in the brain’s cells. In India, approximately 10 million individuals grapple with this neurological disorder, which means around 1 in every 100 to 200 people in the country is experiencing unpredictable and sporadic seizures. Beyond the management of seizures, people with epilepsy often have to deal with the stigma attached with the condition. It’s time to debunk some common myths around epilepsy.

Myth: Individuals with epilepsy are mentally ill or intellectually/developmentally disabled

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