Gom Mirian
On Wednesday, the ministerial nominee from Kaduna State, Dr Balarabe Abbas Lawal, collapsed during a screening exercise in the hallowed chambers.
This sent shock and panic among incident people in the room, with Senate President Godwin Akpabio calling for sugar and water to resuscitate him.
The incident has left many wondering what could have caused his collapse. Africa Health Report, AHR, has highlighted 5 reasons that could have led to his fainting spell below:
Stress: The screening exercise can be very stressful for many individuals, and this can result in collapse, especially for older people. Dr Balarabe Abbas Lawal is no longer in his prime, and the stress of the long hours of questioning and answering could have had a severe toll on his body.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.
Health problems: Another possible cause of his collapse could be underlying health problems that were not disclosed. It is possible that a pre-existing health problem could have triggered his collapse.
Dehydration: Dehydration is a condition that can cause an individual to collapse suddenly. It occurs when an individual loses too much fluid in their body without replacing it. The long hours of questioning and answering could have caused Dr Balarabe Abbas Lawal to become dehydrated, leading to his collapse.
Low Blood Sugar: Low blood sugar can also trigger a collapse. This occurs when the body does not have enough glucose to function properly. This can be caused by not eating enough or not eating the right foods. It is possible that Dr Balarabe Abbas Lawal did not eat enough before the screening exercise, leading to a sudden drop in his blood sugar levels.
Nervousness: It is also possible that Dr Balarabe Abbas Lawal became nervous and overwhelmed by the situation, causing him to collapse. Nervousness can cause a sudden surge of adrenaline in the body, which can trigger a collapse in some individuals.
However, the five things discussed in this article are possible explanations for what could have caused Dr. Balarabe to faint, and not definite reasons for the incident.
