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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Why this 12-year-old collapsed every time he took a hot bath, doctor reveals the answer
In a part of rural Andhra Pradesh, 12-year-old Sai Teja 's mornings started like many others: foggy air, piping hot water, and the comfort of a bath that shook off the winter chill. But hidden in this routine was a danger no one saw coming. Every time hot water touched his head, Sai would feel dizzy, his vision would blur, and before anyone could act, he'd collapse. What began as occasional fainting turned into episodes of full-body stiffness, unconsciousness, and bruises from sudden falls. His parents, alarmed and confused, watched their otherwise healthy, intelligent son spiral into a mystery they couldn't solve. Why did no one suspect something serious? At first, there were all the common guesses. Was it the sudden heat? A drop in blood pressure? Winter dehydration? Or just a phase? Doctors in nearby clinics chalked it up to 'too hot water' or 'weakness,' suggesting simple tweaks like cooler baths or earlier meals. But the truth was far more complicated—and dangerously overlooked. It took several falls, a near head injury, and months of unanswered questions before Sai's parents sought a specialist's opinion in Hyderabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo At the heart of the diagnosis was Dr Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist who didn't dismiss the pattern. After careful observation, Sai underwent an EEG test, which finally gave a name to the fear: Hot Water Epilepsy (HWE). Unlike regular epilepsy, which can strike without warning, HWE is a reflex epilepsy. That means it gets triggered only by a specific action, in this case, hot water being poured over the head. Strikingly, it's more common than many realise in certain parts of South India, particularly Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Hot water epilepsy Hot Water Epilepsy might sound unusual, but in regions where bathing habits include pouring hot water over the head, especially during winter, cases surface quietly and often go undiagnosed. The exact cause isn't fully known, but neurologists believe the sudden temperature change on the scalp can overstimulate sensitive neurons in the brain, especially in genetically predisposed individuals. The EEG often shows abnormal spikes in brain activity immediately after exposure. What's important to know is this: HWE is real, diagnosable, and treatable. It's not a psychological issue or a response to fear—it's a neurological reaction. World Cancer Day: 10-year-old boy becomes 'doctor for a day' at Gujarat Cancer Research Institute Once Sai was diagnosed, everything changed. He was prescribed mild anti-seizure medication, but what helped more were the lifestyle adjustments. His family was advised to: Use lukewarm water for bathing Avoid pouring water directly over the head Say no to steam rooms or saunas That was it. No complex treatments. No hospital stays. Just simple steps—rooted in awareness. And it worked One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nearly half of head and neck cancer patients in A'bad under 50 yrs
Ahmedabad: The proportion of head and neck cancer patients under age 50 has gone up from 36.5% to 47.4% over the past two decades in Gujarat, according to data from the Ahmedabad Cancer Registry maintained by the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI). These include cancers of the lip, mouth, and tongue, with mouth cancer being the most common type among head and neck cancers, the registry shows. Dr Shashank Pandya, director of GCRI, stated that while tobacco consumption and smoking are not the sole reasons for the development of head and neck cancers, there is a strong correlation between them. "From beedis to mava, and from snuff to gutka, tobacco is consumed in various forms. It increases the chances of developing cancer. The rise in cancer cases at a young age can be seen both as a sign of increased prevalence and improved awareness that is leading to more people seeking medical attention today than ever before," he said. Analysis of over 16,000 cases annually for the past 20 years shows that men account for nearly 80% of head and neck cancers. The share of male patients aged 30-39 years was 12.3% in 2005, which increased to 17.2% in 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo At an event organised on Friday to launch an awareness campaign, doctors from Apollo Hospital stated that the burden of oral cancer is relatively higher in Gujarat due to tobacco consumption. Experts said that the cases are often detected at a later stage. "Tobacco users are six to seven times more likely to develop oral cancer than non-users. Oral cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected early through a simple oral examination," said Dr V R N Vijaykumar, a surgical oncologist at Apollo Cancer Centre. Experts noted that controlling tobacco use is a multi-pronged problem, involving monitoring and enforcing laws to improve awareness among vulnerable groups. They pointed out that rules such as prohibiting sale of tobacco within 100 yards (91 metres) of an educational institution should be followed strictly.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Nurse murder: Pornographic content found in assailant's phone
Rajkot: Investigation into the murder of a 54-year-old cancer hospital nurse revealed that the assailant entered her house with the intention to rape her and knifed her to death when she resisted his sexual assailant, Kanji Vanja , fled the crime scene and hid in the bathroom of his house, from where he was eventually caught within hours of the murder on the midnight of May scanning his mobile phone, the police discovered a large number of obscene videos and pornographic content . Investigators said Vanja, a father of two children, had a disturbing habit of secretly recording videos of women, especially those wearing short and slightly revealing his wife also works as a nurse at a private hospital in the Nana Mava area and was on night duty at the time of the Patel, inspector, University police station, said Vanja was remanded to judicial custody by a local victim, Chaula Patel, worked with the state govt-run Gujarat Cancer Research Institute 's (GCRI) Rajkot hospital - Saurashtra Cancer Research Institute. She was transferred from Ahmedabad to Rajkot four months ago and lived in a rented house in Rishikesh Society, located behind the Ayurvedic Hospital."During interrogation, Vanja confessed that he entered the victim's house with the intent to commit rape. Patel resisted his advances, which led to a verbal altercation and physical struggle. In the ensuing confrontation, Vanja attacked her with a sharp weapon, inflicting wounds and leaving her dead on the spot," said Patel. In an act of self-defence, Patel managed to injure him on his leg and hails from Kodinar in Gir Somnath district and lived in Rajkot for the past year with his wife and two children in a rented revokes transfers of six nursesAhmedabad: Smarting under massive protests alleging 'punitive transfers', the Ahmedabad-based GCRI has revoked the transfer of six nurses, three males and three females. On Tuesday, the nursing staff had accused the GCRI director Dr Shashank Pandya of 'harassment' by arbitarily transfering nurses even on slightest mistakes. They alleged that the hospitals in other cities had no accommodation for the staff, forcing the women to live in rented houses, which often compromised on their safety and privacy in Rajkot, Siddhpur, and Bhavnagar.
