Elisa Guerreira had seizures while sleeping on Record’s reality show; after attending, she left the program
Digital influencer Elisa Guerreira had to leave Record’s reality show ‘A Grande Conquista’ after suffering a seizure while she was sleeping. The departure was communicated by the presenter Mariana Rios.
“On the recommendation of our follow-up medical team, Elisa has left the village and will no longer be able to continue in A Grande Conquista for health reasons,” he summarized.
The influencer has not yet commented on the episode, but according to the Metrópoles portal, Elisa involuntarily vomited and urinated in her sleep. When other participants noticed that something was wrong, they activated the production.
What causes seizures during sleep?
According to neurosurgeon Felipe Mendes, the causes are diverse. This includes sleep disturbances, drug or alcohol withdrawal, head trauma, metabolic disorders such as low blood sugar, or genetic disorders, among other problems.
Master in surgery, says that there is no difference between a crisis when the individual is awake or asleep, but, in the second case, it can be more difficult to detect symptoms that can be confused with other conditions such as sleepwalking or nightmares .
When a person has a seizure, they experience an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain that can affect consciousness, movement, and neuromuscular activity in the body. “During a seizure, muscles can repeatedly and rapidly contract and relax, leading to involuntary movements, muscle spasms, and even loss of bladder or bowel control,” Mendes clarifies.
According to reports, that’s exactly what happened to the influencer. It is not known exactly what measures were taken by reality mates and then by the production, but there are immediate actions that can help in such cases.
The neurosurgeon lists:
- turn on the ambient light to observe if there is anything that could cause personal injury;
- make sure the person is in a safe position, turning them on their side to prevent saliva or other fluids from entering the lungs;
- call emergency medical services, especially if the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if there is loss of consciousness, or if there are other underlying medical conditions.
“Remembering that you should never try to put your fingers or hands in the mouth of someone who has convulsions, because there is a risk of getting hurt”, underlines the neurosurgeon.
Treatment varies depending on the causes
Both the associated risks and treatment for the seizure will depend on the underlying cause. Felipe Mendes points out that, in some cases, occasional seizures may not even pose a significant risk. On the other hand, frequent or prolonged seizures can increase the risk of brain injuries, learning disabilities, among others.
The treatment always goes through an individualized medical evaluation to understand the state of health of each patient. “Your doctor may prescribe AEDs to prevent future seizures or may recommend lifestyle changes to address issues like sleep deprivation or drug abuse,” she explains.
More specific cases may require detailed neurological follow-up to evaluate the cause of the seizures. According to the expert, there are surgical treatments performed by neurosurgeons to reduce the frequency and intensity of epileptic seizures.
Source: Terra
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