Dangal fame Fatima Sana Sheikh became famous with her portrayal of Geeta Phogat in the Aamir Khan-led biopic. While watching the film made us think that Shaikh had perfect health, but the actress has just now revealed that she was diagnosed with epilepsy during the shoot of the film! Fatima Sana Sheikh opened up about going through the disease and how she dealt with it.
Fatima Sana Sheikh Got Diagnosed With Epilepsy
During an interview with Filmfare, Fatima Sana Shaikh opened up about being diagnosed with epilepsy during Dangal. She revealed that it was during the shoot of Dangal that she got to know about her diagnosis. At first, the Modern Love actor was in denial about being diagnosed with a neurological issue, because she was scared of having an episode in front of people.
The Dhak Dhak actor stated that she would have seizures once or twice a week and that anxiety before attending events was very overwhelming for her. Talking about it further, she said that even flashing lights were a known cause for seizures even though they didn’t always cause them, she was afraid and eventually stopped attending events. But Fatima Sana Shaikh stated that she decided to inform the paparazzi and that they respected their decision.
She revealed that they would make it a point not to use flashlights when she was around, and that when her colleagues didn’t understand her situation, the paparazzi did. She concluded that there are days when she can’t shoot because of her episodes, so they have to be cancelled. She admitted that she had been inconsistent with her medication which was why she would get more seizures.
What Is Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that disrupt normal function, often causing changes in behaviour, movements, sensations, or levels of consciousness. Epilepsy can affect people of all ages and has various causes, including genetic factors, brain injury, stroke, or developmental disorders. The severity and type of seizures vary widely; some people experience brief “absences,” while others may have prolonged convulsions. Treatment usually involves medication, lifestyle adjustments, and, in some cases, surgery.
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