Hysteria is caused by sudden fright a person has had, or by witchcraft, a black magic or evil spirits. A person with hysteria is very nervous and afraid. He may shake, behave strangely, not be able to sleep, loose weight and in serious circumstances, even die.
There are some possible medical explanations for hysteria and are:
1. In many people, hysteria is a state of fear perhaps caused by the power of belief. For example, a woman who is afraid someone will hex her becomes nervous and does not eat or sleep well. She begins to grow weak and lose weight. She takes this as a sign she has been hexed, so she becomes still more nervous and frightened.. Her hysteria becomes worse and worse.
2. In babies or small children, hysteria is usually very different. Bad dreams may cause a child to cry out in his sleep or wake up frightened. High fevers from any illness can cause very strange speech and behavior (delirium). A child that often looks and acts worried may be malnourished. Sometimes early signs of tetanus or meningitis are also called hysteria.
There are some suggestions to the treatment of hysteria, and it includes:
1. When the hysteria is caused by a specific illness, treat the illness. Help the person understand it's cause. Ask for medical advice, if needed.
2. When the hysteria is caused by fright, try to comfort the person and help him understand that his fear itself is the cause of his problem. Magic cures and home remedies sometimes help.
3. If the person is breathing very hard and fast, his body may be getting too much air (oxygen) which may be part of the problem.Hysteria (fright)
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