Epilepsy First Aid: 5 Essential Steps Everyone Should Know - Dr Bhushan Joshi

A common neurological condition called epilepsy causes a person to experience spontaneous seizures frequently. Medication helps about 70% of individuals with epilepsy control their seizures.

People who experience seizures on a regular basis are more vulnerable to the possible risk factors connected with seizures, especially if seizures are sudden and cause loss of awareness. Like other chronic illnesses like diabetes or asthma, epilepsy carries certain risks. These have the potential to become very serious if neglected.

First aid for epileptic seizures

• Stay calm and stay by that person. Continue to be by the person's side until they are fully cognizant and alert again. As they heal from the experience, give them comfort and confidence. If needed, assist them in finding a peaceful, secure place to sleep. Ensure their safety and shield them from danger.
• Adjust any clothes that are too tight, and place something soft under their head. Once the seizure has ended, turn them onto their side right away if they have food or liquids in their mouth. Until they get better, reassure the person.
• To make sure that their breathing is clean, tilt their head back. When the jerking stops, take the victim out of the water if they are in a pool. If, in the unlikely event the jerking continues and you are unable to stop it, get assistance from others if possible and get the individual out of the water at the shallow end of the pool.
• Medications and Therapies: Some medications and therapies are suitable for use in specific situations. Known as "rescue medications," these medications should only be used in an emergency to help halt a seizure as soon as possible. They are not intended to replace regular prescriptions.