"Epilepsy is not infectious diseases, and not a hereditary disease ... Come on Andi playing ball again ..."
STILL remember to quote your public service ads about epilepsy who had bersliweran on national television a few years ago? Epilepsy or epilepsy are often referred to is not contagious, but the impact could be endangering the lives of people around him. That applies if pengidapnya'm relapse when driving on the highway.
As experienced Tambori Kalvin Tan (28), Taman Sari Jakarta residents, who suffered epileptic seizures while driving Teriosnya. Accidentally, he grazed leisurely stroll PDIP 43 participants who were commemorating the month Bung Karno in Jalan Asia Afrika, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (20 / 6).
Epileptic seizures can occur at any time, without recognizing places. Manifestations such as seizures or epilepsy may lose consciousness in an instant. "Seizures can occur anytime and anywhere, including while driving or swimming," said neurologist RS Gading Pluit, Jakarta, Dr. Andreas Harry SPS (K).
Epileptic disorders such as abnormal patterns of activity of brain cells, similar to electric short circuit. Abnormal signals that cause temporary changes in behavior sensation, movement, or consciousness. Although dangerous, actually epileptic seizures can be controlled with medication.
"The primary function of epilepsy drugs to cushion the brain cells in order to avoid contact. If there was contact, the result is a seizure," explains Dr. Andreas.
With controlled epileptic seizures, people with epilepsy can perform daily activities well, doing well in school and at work.
Have Prohibition SIM
Meanwhile, according to observers of health, Dr. Handrawan Nadesul, should someone who is suffering from epilepsy should not drive a vehicle, let alone to get Driving License (SIM). "There are provisions indeed, that people who suffer from epilepsy should not be allowed to drive let alone to get a driver's license," he said.
According Handrawan, would be very risky if someone with the disease is left to drive, because any time the disease may recur unexpectedly. "This is very dangerous especially if he gets a license B, for public service vehicles," says general physician.
Handrawan added, epilepsy is a disease that may recur due to stress, lack of sleep, fatigue and all the things that lead to changes in emotion. Therefore the patient should continue taking the drug for treatment of her condition, because if you consume will have a fatal late relapse of a sudden without warning. Suaramerdeka.com
