“It may be necessary to undergo lifelong therapy”: neurologist explains Bayern star Jamal Musiala’s specific condition
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has publicly disclosed that he suffers from absence epilepsy following two on-field collapses. A neurologist explains that the condition involves brief, sudden neurological dysfunctions that cause temporary unresponsiveness.
Why it matters
Public disclosure by high-profile athletes helps destigmatize neurological conditions and raises awareness about specific medical disorders.
“It may be necessary to have lifelong therapy”: neurologist explains the specific illness of Bayern star Jamal Musiala Bundesliga Exclusive FEATURES Bayern Munich J. Musiala After two worrying collapses, Jamal Musiala has made his absence epilepsy public. What does that mean and what happens next for the Bayern Munich star? In the interview, neurologist Dr Regina Becker gives medical assessments.
Dr Becker previously worked at the neurology clinic at the University Hospital of Munich's Ludwig Maximilian University and now runs the " Munich Schwabing Neuro Centre ".
Dr Becker, what was your first remote diagnosis when you saw footage of Jamal Musiala's collapse in the friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday?
Dr Regina Becker: Because it happened so suddenly and he then obviously recovered quickly, as a neurologist I immediately thought of an epileptic seizure.
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