Whenever children had seizures, doctors considered the reasons for these seizures to be fever, epilepsy and any other member of the family also having the same problem, which we also call family history. All these problems were included in the causes of seizures. But according to many recent reports, seizures in children are not due to infection in the nervous system or any other infection, but due to the presence of worms in the brain.

According to neurologists, when the causes of seizures in children were investigated and their brains were scanned, the main cause of seizures was found to be parasitic infection or worms present in the brain. It is important for everyone to know how parasitic infection is becoming the main cause of seizures in children.

What is neurocysticercosis?

The main cause of parasitic infection in the brain is a condition called neurocysticercosis. This is a condition in which this problem occurs due to the eggs of pig tapeworm, which we also call pork tapeworm, lay in our brain. These eggs can be found anywhere, such as in soil, dirty food or among leafy vegetables. By consuming these, these eggs go directly to the brain through our blood and get deposited there. The thing to note is that these are not insects, but their eggs.

Relationship between brain swelling and seizures

The biggest reason for seizures in neurocysticercosis is that the brain makes many reactions to avoid these eggs. When these eggs reach the brain, our body creates swelling around them, so that external threats can be stopped at one place. Due to this swelling, there is a disturbance in the electrical signals of our brain cells, which causes seizures. As this egg starts rotting in the brain, many types of problems start occurring, which include headaches and seizures.

Measures to prevent parasitic infection

Many measures can be taken to prevent neurocysticercosis, so that these eggs do not reach our brain. These eggs are of such small size that even the acids of the body do not affect them. Caution is necessary to prevent their entry into the body.

• Boil food thoroughly and eat it, which kills these eggs.
• Wash all vegetables and leafy vegetables thoroughly.
• If there are stomach worms, consult a doctor immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness around you.
• Do not defecate in the open.
• Consume food only after cooking it thoroughly.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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In Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, within 22 days, the death of 6 children and the death of a child in Sikar, Rajasthan has stirred up the health department. According to doctors, the kidney of children failed in all cases. It is feared that the phlegm syrup of certain brands may be the reason for this, because the initial symptoms were like cold, cough and fever in sick children. However, the Madhya Pradesh government has described this apprehension as baseless.

6 deaths in 22 days, investigation begins

An official told the news agency ANI that six children died due to kidney failure in Chhindwara between 4 to 26 September. The families of the victims say that the children initially had cold and fever, but later their kidney deteriorated. Chhindwara CMHO Dr. Naresh Gunnade said that the teams of the central and state government have been called to investigate the matter. He told that during the treatment of children, three deaths occurred in Nagpur and the rest in Chhindwara. Water, medicines and other samples have been sent for investigation, whose report is awaited.

Stop some phlegm syrup

Dr. Gunnade said that some phlegm syrup has been found from the houses of the dead. Precautionary, these drugs have been temporarily banned and sales have been discontinued. At present, five children have been admitted to the Government Medical College, Nagpur.

District administration alert

District Collector Shilendra Singh said that the expert team from Bhopal and Delhi is investigating. Reports have been received from Pune’s lab, in which the possibility of viral infection has been rejected. He warned the parents not to give the children cuff syrup without the advice of the doctor.

A death, 19 batch ban in Rajasthan

In Sikar district of Rajasthan, the death of a child is being seen by linking it with phlegm syrup. For this reason, Rajasthan Medical Corporation has banned the sale and use of 19 batch syrup and has advised doctors and pharmacists to be vigilant.

Did the Health Minister say?

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla said that children have died due to phlegm syrup, this claim is baseless. He informed that samples have been sent to the lab of ICMR and Nagpur for examination. The real reason will be clear only after the report comes.

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