On the 20th of April, 2024, a twitter user tweeted about an elderly man who suffered seizures in a broken bus. After about two hours of trying to get help that proved abortive, the man sadly passed away. In this health news, we will explore the truth about seizures, dispel common myths, and provide essential guidance on how to assist during a seizure emergency.
Seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements,feelings and levels of consciousness. It can be caused by various factors, including epilepsy, head injuries, brain tumors, infections, and certain medical conditions.
Eliminating Seizures Myths
There are lot of misconceptions about seizures, prevalent among these myths is convulsions. In reality, seizures manifest in different ways, including staring spells, muscle stiffness, and sudden jerking movements. Another myth
is that you should hold someone down or put something in their mouth during seizures. This is unnecessary and harmful, rather you should turn them on their side to make way for excessive saliva or blood to drain from their mouth. Sharp or restraining objects on their body or around them should also be removed.
What To Do During Seizure
In case of unexpected seizures, do the following:
- Stay calm and remain with the person
- Keep them safe and protect them from injury.
- Place something soft under their head and loosen any tight clothing.
- Roll them to their side after the seizure is over.
- Reassure bystanders.
- Take them to a nearby hospital when they are stabilized.
Epilepsy Awareness
Telling others about epilepsy is a great way to raise awareness, reduce myths and stigma around affected individuals. By sharing accurate information, dispelling myths, and encouraging open dialogue, we can create a more supportive and inclusive community for everyone.
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