grand mal seizure

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Epilepsy attack: what to do and what not to do
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One of the most risky and stressful situations that you can get to evidence is an attack of epilepsy. And the worst is that these usually occur at any time or place. So that you are ready, in case you have to give help, today we give you some tips.

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This problem occurs due to the abnormal and sporadic functioning of a group of neurons. When seizures occur is because there is an excess of electrical activity in the brain cells hyperexcitable. These come to affect the functions of behavior, movements and level of consciousness.



Generally epileptic seizures last a couple of seconds or minutes. Afterwards, the brain functions again in a normal way. When they happen, the patient gets to feel strange smells, to disconnect from their environment, can lose the speech moving parts of their bodies without control.

    When the patient suffers a crisis, first it becomes rigid and then convulses, seeming to stop breathing.

Epilepsy attack: what to do during one

First: you should not be afraid, and you should not leave the sufferer alone, since the consequences can be very serious.

Tumbling it to the ground is the easiest way to cope with this crisis, it has to be done very carefully. You can place a pillow or cushion under your head so you do not hit it.

It is important to avoid hurting yourself with the objects around you. Never have to try to hold it, simply remove anything that could cause injuries or blows to the head. When you are already on the floor you have to place it on your side. This will allow you to breathe and not bite your tongue.

If the person has tight clothing, such as belts or ties, they have to unfasten quickly. You also have to remove the glasses, to have them.

    It can be an agonizing moment but staying calm is the best way to help him.

While the person is convulsing tries to measure time, so you can inform the paramedics when they come to your help.

At the end of the epilepsy attack, the person must be allowed to recover on his / her own. Leave him lying on the side with a pillow. Avoid mouth-to-mouth breathing, as patients begin to breathe again on their own.

When you are fully aware you have to report what happened with simple words. You do not have to offer any kind of food or drink until you realize that you are lucid.