Jamal Musiala’s Health Scare: What Are Absence Seizures?
BBC Sport – Jamal Musiala: What is happening to Bayern Munich forward?
BBC Homepage | Skip to content | Accessibility Help | Your account
Home
News
Sport
Earth
Reel
Worklife
Travel
Culture
Future
Music
TV
Weather
Sounds
BBC Sport
-
Home
-
Football
-
Cricket
-
Formula 1
-
Rugby U
-
Tennis
-
Golf
-
Cycling
-
Athletics
-
More
-
A-Z Sports (American Football, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Disability Sport, Football, Formula 1, Gaelic Games, Golf, Gymnastics, Horse Racing, Mixed Martial Arts, Motorsport, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Snooker, Swimming, Tennis, Full Sports A-Z)
-
More from Sport
-
England
-
Scotland
-
Wales
-
Northern Ireland
-
Quizzes
-
News Feeds
Quoted Text:
"We have been aware of the problems for some time. But last weekend against Leipzig was the first time it happened on the pitch and was visible to everyone."
— Uli Hoeness, Bayern Munich honorary president
"We thought that if it didn’t happen again so quickly, the medication he is taking would help. But when it happened again four days later, in the same way, I was stunned."
Main Content:
Jamal Musiala, the Bayern Munich forward, experienced another collapse during a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, raising concerns about his health. This follows a similar incident over the weekend.
Musiala revealed his seizures are "easily treatable" and stem from a type of "neurological dysfunction." Bayern Munich officials, however, had prior knowledge of his condition, indicating symptoms were present before his recent collapses.
Absence Seizures Explained:
Absence seizures are generalized seizures that commonly affect children and young adults. They are characterized by brief (seconds long) episodes of loss of awareness, during which the person may appear to be daydreaming or staring blankly.
Dr. Meneka Sidhu, a consultant neurologist, explains two types:
- Typical: Lasting seconds, resulting in a brief loss of awareness.
- Atypical: Can last slightly longer and may involve jerking or twitching movements.
Despite his condition, Bayern Munich has received assurances from medical experts that Musiala can participate in high-performance sports. The club is taking precautions, ensuring his well-being moving forward.
