An acquaintance falls to the ground, unconscious. His body stiffens and his head and hands begin to convulse. If you know that the person suffers from epilepsy, you can provide adequate support while waiting for help.
On this article, I will discuss Epilepsy in nine different sub-headings. They are;
1) What is Epilepsy?
2) What causes Epilepsy?
3) If I see someone with epilepsy having a grand mal seizure, what should I do?
4) How can I help someone while he is having seizure?
5) What should I do after the patient awakens?
6) Do all epileptic seizures include seizures?
7) What is it like to live with epilepsy?
8) How can I give support to someone who has epilepsy?
9) Can seizures be reduced or even prevented?
Today, I will discuss number one (1) and two (2) only and the others will be discussed in subsequent posts.
WHAT IS EPILEPSY?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that produces brief attacks called seizures. The entire seizure usually lasts less than five minutes. The situation described at the outset of this article is typical of what is called a grand mal seizure.
WHAT CAUSES SEIZURES?
Researchers believe that seizures occur when there is an abnormal surge of electrical activity between brain cells.
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