The traditional Chinese game of mah-jong can spark epileptic fits in susceptible people, and the only cure is to give it up, according to new research released in a Hong Kong medical journal Thursday.
A study released in the Hong Kong Medical Journal detailed the cases of 23 adult men, three in Hong Kong and 20 in Taiwan, who suffered fits brought on by playing the game of skill.
Epilepsy
Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder
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In some of the cases, drug treatment proved ineffective in stopping the seizures, which only ended after the players gave up the game.
"Mah-jong is a cognitively demanding game involving substantial higher mental processing and outputs," a statement from the journal said.
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It added that the game could spark "decision-making epilepsy," which can also be triggered by playing chess and card games, as well as complex board games.
Mah-jong is a Chinese game for four players that is played using 144 domino-like tiles.
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Epilepsy Increases Suicide Risks
People diagnosed with epilepsy are five times more likely than their peers to commit suicide in the six months following the diagnosis, Danish researchers report.
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It added that the game could spark "decision-making epilepsy," which can also be triggered by playing chess and card games, as well as complex board games.
Mah-jong is a Chinese game for four players that is played using 144 domino-like tiles.
Source: AFP
LIN/B
Treatment for Fits | Epilepsy | Convulsions
Epilepsy treatment basically involves addressing the underlying cause and avoiding the triggering factors
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