• 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