Question
How should one provide first aid and care when a child has an epileptic seizure?
Answer
What should one do to rescue and care for someone experiencing an epileptic seizure again? Sometimes children have sudden seizures while playing, and they often get injured. How should one assist in emergency care and management? I’m glad to clarify this for you! Once diagnosed, epilepsy patients must receive systemic medication treatment under a doctor’s guidance. Before a child’s epilepsy recurs, symptoms may include lack of energy, irritability, headaches, dizziness, and general discomfort. There may be twitching in the limbs or face, with severe pain as the head and neck twist to one side. There might also be numbness or tingling sensations in certain parts of the body, like the feeling of ants crawling or being struck by lightning. Visual disturbances or colorful hallucinations may also occur. During a seizure, parents should place the child on their back, turn the head to one side, and promptly wipe away any foam with a towel to prevent aspiration pneumonia. Additionally, avoid shaking or gently pressing on the child to prevent fractures. During the seizure, unfasten any buttons on the child to ensure clear breathing. After the seizure has ended, you can hold the child up to rest on a bed to prevent catching a cold. Pay attention to the diet of an epilepsy patient and avoid spicy and irritating foods.