What to do if your child has a "seizure"

Seizures in children, especially children under 3 years old, are often caused by “high fever”. Therefore, checking the body to reduce fever should be done every time to prevent “seizures”. During the period when a child has a seizure, the brain will lack oxygen. Therefore, children who have frequent seizures or have seizures that last for a long time may be disabled, have intellectual impairment, slow growth, or be injured if they fall from a height while having a seizure or fall on a sharp object, etc.

In addition, children who have seizures without a fever or seizures after the age of 3 years and older should be examined by a doctor to find the true cause. Treatment can be tailored to the cause.


When a child is having a seizure, the following should be done:

• Parents or bystanders should not be frightened. Hold or hold away from the drops or sharp objects. Stick the child's face to either side so that the tears, wheat, or possibly food debris, drop into the esophagus because while dragging the child does not feel.
  
• If there is saliva or phlegm, suck it out using a coffee straw or a household rubber plunger.
  
• Take off all clothes, wipe with cold water or add ice, fairly vigorously and quickly, place a thin, water-soaked cloth along the various folds to reduce the fever.
• When the child stops having seizures, let him/her lie down comfortably and wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
• If the child is very weak, has frequent seizures, or has a high fever that does not go down, the child should be taken to a nearby hospital.

• During a child's seizure, medication or fluids should never be administered, as the child will be unconscious and will choke on the medication and fluids, which, if entered into the lungs, will cause "pneumonia." 
• Children taking anticonvulsants must take their medication regularly as prescribed by the doctor and the medication must be stopped only when the doctor tells them to. 
• Some children may have premonition symptoms before a seizure, such as rolling eyes, twitching, or strange behavior. These should be observed to prevent accidents that may occur immediately.
• Children who have had a seizure are more likely to have another seizure when they have a high fever, so children should not have a high fever.

In children with frequent seizures, there are anticonvulsant medications available, but if this medication is not absolutely necessary, it should not be taken, and you should always consult your doctor if you need to use this medication to determine if it is necessary for your child’s body.
Source : Local Doctor Foundation

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