10 Seizure Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Seizure First Aid.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Jan. 2019, www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/first-aid.htm
- 2. 'Seizures.' MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003200.htm
- 3. 'Epilepsy - Symptoms.' Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/symptoms
Convulsions
In a clonic or tonic-clonic seizure, the muscles rapidly contract, and the person may shake and jerk uncontrollably. If they went stiff before, convulsing or shaking could start suddenly on its own.3‘Epilepsy - Symptoms.’ Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/symptoms
A loved one watching this type of seizure may feel the urge to hold the person down, but that isn't safe. Instead, place the person on their side and remove glasses, ties and any nearby object that could break or harm them. Stay nearby and wait for the seizure to pass.1‘Seizure First Aid.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Jan. 2019, www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/first-aid.htm
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