The Weekend Argus revealed that the talented rapper Costa Titch had a history of epilepsy. His fans however revealed that he had seizures and collapsed before dying on Saturday, 11 March at Ultra South Africa at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
According to IOL/ The Weekend Argus, the 28-year-old rapper could have passed away from the seizure which was possibly triggered by the flashing lights.
The publication added that the amapiano sensation had a history of epilepsy, which is a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.
Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.
The causes of epilepsy are different for each person, and some people have no identifiable cause. In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic issues, or infectious diseases. Each cause has different signs, diagnoses, and treatment options.
According to Mayo Clinic, seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, while others repeatedly twitch their arms or legs. Having a single seizure doesn’t mean you have epilepsy. At least two seizures without a known trigger (unprovoked seizures) that happen at least 24 hours apart are generally required for an epilepsy diagnosis.
Treatment with medications or sometimes surgery can control seizures for the majority of people with epilepsy. Some people require lifelong treatment to control seizures, but for others, the seizures eventually go away. Some children with epilepsy may outgrow the condition with age.
How to avoid epilepsy
According CHI Health, here are ways to prevent epilepsy:
The causes of epilepsy are wide-ranging, but there are some things you can do to prevent or reduce your risk of developing epilepsy.
1. Reduce your risk of traumatic brain injury
- Use seat belts, child passenger seats, bicycle and motorcycle helmets
- Prevent falls when possible
- Treat traumatic brain injury
2.Reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease by eating a healthy diet, exercising and quitting smoking
- Keep vaccinations up to date. This lowers your chances of infections which can sometimes lead to epilepsy
- Practice good hand washing and food safety habits to avoid an infection called cysticercosis, which is the most common cause of acquired epilepsy worldwide
- This parasitic tissue infection is caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium
- Highest rates of this infection are found in Latin America, Asia and Africa and places with poor sanitation
3.Seek prenatal care and stay healthy during pregnancy
