International Epilepsy Day 2023: You must have heard about epilepsy. Patients must have also seen. Whose teeth are suddenly clenched and wherever they are standing here on the ground. That's where it falls. Not only in India, but this problem is also serious in the world. It can be estimated that 65 million people worldwide are suffering from this disease. This disease is so serious that Epilepsy Day is also celebrated internationally to make people aware. It is celebrated every year on the second Monday in February. What is epilepsy? Why does disease happen and what is the hidden history behind celebrating this day? It is important to know this.

What is epilepsy?
Doctors say that epilepsy is a problem related to the central nervous system. In this, some activities of the brain start becoming abnormal. Due to this, the person starts having seizures. There are also different phases of the tour. These include abnormal behaviour, tremors, clenching of teeth, and fainting. If the situation worsens, the consequences can be more serious. This problem can also develop due to genetics, any kind of brain injury, cancer or other lump formation.

What is the history of Epilepsy Day?
People who have epileptic seizures. In general, they are seen with an inferiority complex. People sometimes become the butt of jokes. It is also a disease like other diseases. It was necessary to make people aware at the international level. Regarding this, the International League Against Epilepsy and the International Bureau for Epilepsy took the initiative to make people aware. Both organizations prepared a complete proposal to celebrate International Epilepsy Day. Since 2015, it is celebrated as International Epilepsy Day. This day is organized every year. On this day epilepsy awareness programs, and campaigns are conducted in all countries. Its theme varies.

People need to be aware
Dr Hitesh Kaushik told that epilepsy is a disease related to the nervous system. This disease is also like other diseases. It should be treated. Conditions get better by getting timely treatment. If the patient does not get timely treatment, then his condition starts getting worse. People should be aware of epileptic seizures. If any person in the family or surrounding is suffering from this type of problem, then he should be treated.