National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day (17 November) History, Significance, Theme and Observation

National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day Quick Facts

Event Name	National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day ()
Event Started	2015
Event Level	National Day
Observed by	International Bureau (IBE) and International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day Brief

National Epilepsy Day is celebrated every year in India on 17 November to create awareness about epilepsy.

National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day History

Epilepsy Day started in 2015. And the day was organized by the International Bureau of Investigation (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The day provides a platform for people with epilepsy to share their experiences and stories with a global audience.

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What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a chronic disease of the brain, characterized by frequent seizures or seizures. A person has a stroke due to sudden, abnormal and excessive electrical transmission in the neurons (brain cells) and as a result the person becomes unconscious. This disease can affect a person of any age and the problems of every age person suffering from this disease can be different.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 5 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, of which eighty percent live in developing countries. Epilepsy is treatable, yet three-quarters of those affected in developing countries do not receive the necessary treatment. About one million people in India suffer from epileptic seizures.

Symptoms of Epilepsy

Sudden twitching/twitching (uncontrolled tremors in the extremities).
Fainting.
Sensation (feeling of a pin or needle prick) in the arm or leg.
Tightness in the muscles of the arms and legs or face.

Causes of Epilepsy:

Brain damage such as prenatal and perinatal injuries.
Congenital abnormality.
Brain infection.
Stroke and brain tumours.
Head injury/accident.
Suffering from high fever for a long time during childhood.

Tips for patients suffering from epilepsy:

Patients suffering from epilepsy should take medicines regularly as per the advice of the doctor. Even if they do not have seizures, they should take medicines as per the doctor's advice.
Patients should not stop taking the drugs without the advice of their doctor.
Epilepsy patients should consult their doctor while taking any other kind of medicines to avoid possible side effects of those medicines or any other complications.
Don't drink alcohol. Consumption of alcohol develops the chances of having an attack.

Treatment of Epilepsy:

Epilepsy can be treated with drugs and surgery, but this disease requires continuous treatment. Sometimes the treatment of this disease lasts for three to five years. Generally, a patient of epilepsy recovers after taking the drug for 3-5 years, but this is possible only in 70 percent of the patients.

An operation is necessary for another 30 percent of patients. In epileptic patients, there is a problem of change in voice, dizziness, tongue twitching. Such patients can be cured only by operation.

Important Days of November Month - (National Days and International Days):

Day	Event Name - Event Level
10 November	World Science Day - International Day
11 November	National Education Day - National Day
12 November	National Bird Day - National Day
14 November	Childrens Day - International Day
14 November	World Diabetes Day - International Day
16 November	International Tolerance Day - International Day
17 November	National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day - National Day
17 November	National Journalism Day - National Day
19 November	World Toilet Day - International Day
20 November	International Child Rights Day - International Day
21 November	World Fisheries Day - International Day
21 November	World Doordarshan (Television) Day - International Day
22 November	Jhalkari Bai Jayanti - National Day
25 November	International Womens Violence Eradication Day - International Day
26 November	National Law Day - National Day
26 November	World Environment Protection Day - International Day
26 November	National Milk Day - National Day
नवंबर माह का तीसरा गुरुवार of November	World Darshan Day - International Day