People with epilepsy need treatment to lead a healthy life. This disease affects people both physically and psychologically. Epilepsy is a type of disease that can be seen at any age, regardless of the elderly and young people. Epileptic seizures cause the brain to be deprived of oxygen, and in this case, supplementary oxygen therapy may be needed.
Can oxygen therapy be applied in epilepsy?
An unusual electrical signaling disorder by nerve cells in one part of the brain is defined as epilepsy. Epilepsy, also known as epilepsy, is a disease that occurs in the brain. Whichever part of the brain this disease affects, symptoms related to the functions of that part are observed. Epilepsy can be congenital or develop later for some reasons.
As a result of scientific studies, it was determined that there were more than forty epileptic seizures. During these seizures, the brain is deprived of oxygen for a while. When there is no oxygen, serious damage occurs to the brain. In the treatment of epilepsy, either drug therapy or surgical procedure is applied according to the clinical findings of the people. Oxygen therapy is also used in this disease. However, whether this method will be applied or not is determined by physicians who are experts in their field.
What should epilepsy patients pay attention to in oxygen therapy?
People with epilepsy have seizures sometimes frequently and sometimes at regular intervals. There are many factors that cause epilepsy. One of them is tumors or lesions in the brain. This can cause a blockage in the blood vessels leading to the brain. As a result of this, blood flow slows down or stops and the brain is deprived of oxygen. Oxygen therapy is applied very carefully to people with epilepsy.
Oxygen intake can trigger epileptic seizures again. Therefore, it is of great importance that oxygen therapy is applied by doctors who are specialized in the field. People with epilepsy should not use certain drugs. The use of these drugs can trigger seizures and lead to unexpected distressing situations. Contraindicated drugs for epilepsy that can cause seizures are generally as follows:
- Types of drugs whose main ingredient is penicillin
- Antihistamine drugs containing substances that inhibit the effect of histamine
- Aminoglycoside-derived drugs in the broad-spectrum antibiotic group
- Medicines containing theophylline, caffeine and similar substances, stimulating the central nervous system
- Decongestants used to relieve nasal congestion
- Tricyclic antidepressants
The use of the above drug groups can trigger epileptic seizures. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a specialist physician before using any medication.