Dangerous for epileptics to have sexual intercourse? Man suffers seizure, dies during sex, lover dumps body

Some death probes are open and shut cases with no need to conceal the identities of suspects or the victim. But a murder mystery has become rather intriguing and Bengaluru police are hard at work trying to solve it.

The body of a 67-year-old man was found in a plastic bag in Bengaluru’s JP Nagar on November 17. At first, not much could be known about the man and how his body had landed in a plastic bag in that manner.

But police probe soon revealed that the dead body was dumped by the now-dead man's girlfriend and that her family members had assisted her in getting rid of the man's body after he allegedly died of an epileptic seizure while having sex with her.

Technology can seal the escape routes of even those who may want to have nothing to do with the man's death, the ensuing probe or trial. But the cell phone details of the victim revealed that he had been with his girlfriend in his final hours. According to Indian Express

, the victim had visited the girlfriend's house. Since the investigations are still ongoing, the police are not ready to divulge the name of the victim or his paramour.

“The 67-year-old businessman was having an affair with a 35-year-old homemaker in Bengaluru. On November 16, he went to her house around 5 pm and he died in her bed. The woman got nervous thinking that her name would be maligned in society and called her husband and brother. They packed the businessman’s body in a plastic bag and dumped it at an isolated place in JP Nagar,” the officer told Indian Express

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On interrogation, the woman said that the man came home and had an epileptic attack, and died on the spot. She dumped the body as she did not want others to know about their relationship. Police say that they are awaiting the postmortem report to know the real cause of death.

Epilepsy is the medical name given to the condition in which you experience recurrent seizures.

How dangerous are epileptic seizures?The brain is a highly complex organ and the centre of the nervous system. Lying in the middle of the brain is part of the temporal lobe called the hippocampus. This part of the brain is involved in learning and in forming memories. If the hippocampus is damaged, it can cause epilepsy in some people. According to the Epilepsy Society UK (https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilepsy/epileptic-seizures), the shape of the hippocampus is a little like the shape of a seahorse. In fact, the word ‘hippocampus’ is Latin for seahorse.

What is an epileptic seizure?Your brain works by sending electrical signals through nerve cells. If these signals are altered or interrupted, it can cause a seizure. According to Mayo Clinic, a seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements, or feelings, and in levels of consciousness. Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that isn't brought on by an identifiable cause is generally considered to be epilepsy.

What to do if someone is having a seizure?There is little in terms of medicines that you can do to help a person who has suffered an epileptic seizure unless of course, you are a doctor or trained paramedic. You can, however, provide essential, emergency first aid that will help keep them safe:

Gently ease the patient to the floor as an epileptic seizure often involves jerking movements or a loss of physical control. So if the person is likely to suffer an injury on the head because of the uncontrolled movements, place a blanket or something soft under his/her head for a cushion.

The threat of choking on their own saliva (they cannot swallow in that state, remember) or vomiting is real. Therefore, turn them to their side to allow drool or vomit to drain from the sides of the mouth and to help them breathe by keeping their airway clear.

Don’t try to hold someone still, pin them to the ground or bed, or stop their movements.

Make sure that the area around the person is safe, with no sharp objects that could cause injury.

Some people find the involuntary gnashing or clenching of teeth a matter of concern and often try to put a spoon or cloth in the person's mouth. Do not try that. Don’t put anything in the mouth of a person having a seizure. Don’t offer any food or drink until the person is fully alert.

Move away hazardous objects on the person's body and also ease up his/her clothing. Remove glasses and any clothing items that could cause injury or strangulation.

Some people suggest CPR. But trust us, doctors advise against performing CPR or offering rescue breaths during an active seizure. Take the patient to a hospital emergency room in an ambulance if the seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.