Title of article :
Midwakh (pipe) and seizure: The overlooked link
Author/Authors :
Mahmood Eid, Mustafa Emergency Department - Al Ain Hospital - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Pages :
3
From page :
140
To page :
142
Abstract :
Objective: Numerous drugs and medications from various pharmacological classes can lead to seizures as an unwanted side effect. Midwakh is a pipe commonly used to smoke tobacco blend in small quantities. Midwakh use is increasing, especially among young people. Case Presentation: A 17-year-old patient with a history of seizures was provoked by smoking midwakh, despite having no previous disease history. Conclusion: Although the patient had a negative workup for epilepsy, midwakh should be classified as an epileptogenic drug. More studies need to be conducted on the effects of midwakh on the neurological system.
Keywords :
Seizures , Smoking , Tobacco , Water pipe
Journal title :
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
Serial Year :
2021
Record number :
2722092
Link To Document :
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