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medically- they'll have a neurologist, either be on a diet or forced to make minor lifestyle changes
socially- you treat them like you would anybody else epileptics are no different.
if you see a seizure
time the seizure
do not touch the person
and call the ambulance if your unsure of what to do.
im in no way a doctor im just an epileptic myself hope this helps
not really epilepsy can only be cured or treated by a doctor DUH
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∙ 14y ago- Stay calm
- Prevent injury
During the seizure, you can exercise your common sense by insuring there is nothing within reach that could harm the person if she struck it.
- Pay attention to the length of the seizure
- Make the person as comfortable as possible
- Keep onlookers away
- Do not hold the person down
If the person having a seizure thrashes around there is no need for you to restrain them. Remember to consider your safety as well
- Do not put anything in the person's mouth
Contrary to popular belief, a person having a seizure is incapable of swallowing their tongue so you can breathe easy in the knowledge that you do not have to stick your fingers into the mouth of someone in this condition.
- Do not give the person water, pills, or food until fully alert
- If the seizure continues for longer than five minutes, call 911
- Be sensitive and supportive, and ask others to do the same
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∙ 13y agoThe main thing is to keep them from injuring themselves so if they are having a grand mal seizure (falling to the ground and then moving all four limbs at once).Try to protect their head and face with towels/cushions or other soft things and keep people and other objects eg furniture away from them as they may bruise themselves by hitting these. Don't put anything in their mouth like a wooden spoon as biting down on that could cause them to break teeth. Once the seizure is over but a blanket on them and a damp facecloth/towel on their forehead and put them in the recovery position and see if they can talk to you. They will feel hot in the head and may complain of a headache or be very groggy. Check if they are wearing a medical alert bracelet or if they have any friends with them contact someone to pick them up. If they still seem not to be responding or keep having the seizure for longer than 5-10 minutes call an ambulance. For a petit mal seizure the person will loose concentration for a second and then be okay so it is sometimes hard to detect they even had one. If the seizure is in water eg swimming pool or bath there is a great risk of drowning so get their head up above the water level and get them out of the water (they may feel really heavy so get some help with this one if you can. My sister is epileptic.
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∙ 15y agoYou've stated no cause or etiology for the seizures, so the first aid for this is simply let the seizure run out and protect the victim from harm. Don't actually restrain unless there's no other option, but do keep them away from dangerous locations. Other than that, observe, make sure airway and breathing we continuing well, make sure there's no bleeding -- and wait until the seizure abates. If you're aware of what caused the seizure and that cause is something dangerous to the victim, you may need to treat that. For instance, while epileptic seizures typically require no first aid, seizures resulting from hyperthermia do -- in which case you'd attempt to reduce the patient's body temperature. In this case, the seizure is the symptom of something serious; not the pathology itself.
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∙ 12y agolie the person in their left side. Hold them down so they can't hirt themselves and makesure their toung in in their mouth where as they can't bite it. There has been some cases where people have bitten there tongue so far sown that they dies from massive blood loss.
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∙ 14y agoSome epileptics have what's called an aura, or a sensation of an oncoming seizure. If possible have them lie down in a safe area. Move any obstacles that may be in their way to prevent any injury. Place the patient on their side to ensure that their airway remains clear.
If you suspect the patient may have a head, neck or spinal injury (ie. they're at the bottom of the stairs) make sure you keep them in a supine (on their back) position. Do not restrain the patient or put anything in their mouth.
As frightening as it will be to witness someone having an epileptic seizure you need to remain calm. Monitor their airway and make sure that they are breathing.
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∙ 13y agoA person having a seizure should not be restrained, but sharp or dangerous objects should be moved out of reach. If the person's mouth is open, placing a folded cloth or other soft object between his teeth will protect his tongue.
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∙ 11y agoThe first aid given to aperson showing features of epilepsy is: First make sure that the scene is safe ie remove any sign of danger from him/her.
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I handled mercury as a child and am now having seizures could this be the cause of the seizures?
Have your doctor order blood tests for heavy metals. There could well be a correlation. Please do it soon.
What is the best treatment for a child having seizures?
Seizures are basically uncontrollable. A doctor may put her on epilepsy medicine or depressants to try and lighten the seuzure. All you can do is keep an eye on her.
Can a 4 year old get epilepsy after getting a head injury a month before having seizures?
A head injury can cause seizures at any age. This is one of the reasons why when a child bangs their head, they should be checked out
What are absent seizures?
Absent seizures are mini seizures that usually occur in kids from 7-14ish. They are sometimes mistaken for ADD and unlike regular seizures, they do not usually cause any long term damage. Basically, the child will just have no idea what is going on for 20-30 seconds. Absent seizures are extremely under-diagnosed because, like what was said before, if the child turns out to be negative for ADD, doctors will usually not check for absent seizures and the child will just be known to 'zone out'.
Can mold cause a child to have seizures if they never had one a day into theyre life?
There is evidence to suggest that mold can cause seizures, but there are a huge range of things that can cause a seizure, so anyone who has had their first seizures would need to be seen by a doctor to try to work out what caused their seizures.
What is theTreatment to child epilepsy?
There is no specific treatment for childhood epilepsy. It all depends on the type of seizures they have. First they will be tried on medication. If after a few years the medications tried are not controlling the seizures, there are other alternatives such as: surgery, VNS, ketogenic diet.
What are drop seizures?
Limp posture and a brief period of unconsciousness are features of akinetic seizures, which occur in young children. Akinetic seizures, which cause the child to fall, also are called drop attacks.
What are the demographics of corpus callosotomy?
Corpus callosotomy is a surgical procedure typically performed on individuals with severe epilepsy, especially those with intractable seizures that originate from both sides of the brain. As such, the demographics are diverse, including children and adults from various backgrounds who have not responded to other treatments for epilepsy. This procedure is considered when the benefits outweigh the risks and potential side effects.
Can you spin a child if they are prone to seizures?
If that is likely to trigger their seizures, then definitely not and it is probably not a good idea anyway. Different people have different triggers for their seizures and some people are worse than others in terms of how bad their seizures are and how often they get them. It is not a good idea to wrap a child in cotton wool just because they have an illness, but you do need to apply common sense to situations. A parent knows their child well and the child, once old enough and responsible enough, will know their limitations too, so it really is on a case by case basis as to how you deal with a child who gets seizures or has some other health condition that may affect what they can do.
What do akinetic seizures consist of?
Limp posture and a brief period of unconsciousness are features of akinetic seizures, which occur in young children. Akinetic seizures, which cause the child to fall, also are called drop attacks.
4 year old has seizures parents smoke a lot of marijuana and also cook with it what effects does this have on her?
Marijuana has been proven to help with many types of childhood seizures, even when some seizure medications are not helping. However, it must be properly administered under the care of a physician. When not legal in the child's state, many parents travel to a state where it is for treatment. Keep in mind, it does not help all childhood seizures. It is also not administered to children through smoke or food. Doing it in this way is not helping the child. The parents smoking marijuana is not a treatment for the child. It might actually be harmful if the parents are stoned while the child is having a seizure. If the parent wants to try using marijuana to treat the child's seizures, they need to go ahead and see a doctor that specializes in this area.
Can attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications cause seizures?
Yes, if the child has seizures prior to taking medication, they will not be prescribed stimulants. If there is a family history of seizures, the doctor will take a precaution before prescribing medication.
