ABOUT EPILEPSY

Do's and Dont's during a seizure

Keep calm.
Prevent the patient from injuring himself.
Block the fall of the person onto the ground.
Loosen their belt, necktie, or other tight clothing, remove the spectacles.
Cushion their head.
Clear away any sharp or hard objects.
When the seizure is over, turn them on their side to prevent choking.
After the seizures stops turn the patient to a side and wipe the froth from his mouth.

Do not panic and do not be afraid!!!
Do not insert spoon or any such articles into the mouth.
Do not restrict convulsive movements as it may cause fracture.
Do not try to insert a gag in the mouth it may cause difficulty in breathing and also hurt the helpers fingers.
Do not crowd around the patient.
Do not give water or any other liquid till he is fully consciousness.
Do not try and physically hold the person, this may injure both the person and the helper.
Medical aid is usually not required except in case of the person being in water and drowning is a danger then mouth to mouth resuscitation maybe required. The duration of the seizure is usually not more than 2 minutes after which the person enters a state of deep sleep.