How to Get Over a Seizure

The most common type of seizure associated with epilepsy is the grand mal seizure. Another name for a grand mal seizure is tonic-clonic seizure. Individuals who have experienced two or more grand mal seizures may have epilepsy and may require medication to prevent recurrent seizures. A grand mal seizure occurs when the electrical activity in the brain is altered abnormally. Grand mal seizures are characterized by full-body muscle contractions and unconsciousnes. Sometimes a grand mal seizure can be caused by other health conditions such as hypoglycemia and failure of the kidneys.

Instructions

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  Try to remain calm and still while you regain consciousness. Generally, a person who has had a seizure may be disoriented or confused afterwards, and it may take several minutes before he or she realizes what has happened.

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  Check yourself for any injuries that may have occurred during the seizure, which may require medical attention. If injuries are present, call a family member or 9-1-1 for help.

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  Ask a bystander (if someone is with you) how long the seizure lasted. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes require immediate medical attention.

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  Allow plenty of time for rest following a seizure. Seizures generally cause severe fatigue for several hours.

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  Consult your physician to see if medication needs to be started or adjusted to prevent future seizures.