What is epilepsy?
Over time a person with this disorder will have repeated seizures, or convulsions. Why do these people have seizures, you may ask? Their central nervous system is probably doing something abnormal. To me, however, that is not the scary part. It is the fact there is a period of loss of consciousness with those convulsions. That’s terrifying.
What causes epilepsy?
When there is permanent changes in the brain tissues the brain will be too excited or “jumpy” hence the brain send out abnormal brain signals and the results are the unpredictable seizures.
What are the symptoms?
They are unpredictable so you don’t know when one is coming, however here are some steps as to what you can do when someone is having a seizure.
• Call for emergency medical services
• Be familiar with different kinds of seizures
• May sure the person doesn't fall, if possible roll them to their side. So they won’t vomit; choke on or inhale it
• Make sure the person is breathing. If difficult check that the air ways are not blocked by food.
• Help them prevent from hurting themselves.
• Check for their IDs or medical jewelry to see if they have information that may help you.
• Monitor the person until they are conscious
• Make sure they are in a safe position
• Write down details of what happened to them or what might be affected when you can
• After they are conscious stay with them for 20 minutes for after effects
Here is a video for visual effects on what to do when you see someone with a seizure. I found it very formative, and I hope you will too!
