When does epilepsy occur?
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that affects individuals worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body (partial) or the whole body (generalized).
What are the symptoms of an epileptic seizure?
The primary symptoms of epilepsy are convulsions or seizures. These symptoms can vary and may include some or all of the following:
- Tremors or convulsions in the body, face, or limbs.
- Foaming at the mouth.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Inability to control the bladder.
- Lips turning blue or purple.
- Red and dry skin in children.
How do you deal with an epileptic seizure?
- Keep people away from the affected individual.
- Gently place the individual on their side.
- Remove sharp objects from around the individual.
- Place a soft, flat object under the individual's head to protect it.
- Remove items that may harm the individual, such as glasses.
- Call for an ambulance if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
- Once the individual regains consciousness, reassure them.
You should call an ambulance:
- If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
- If multiple seizures occur in a short period.
- If a sharp object injures the individual.
- If normal breathing does not resume.
Ambulance numbers in Gulf countries:
– Oman: 9999
– Saudi Arabia: 997
– Kuwait: 112
– Qatar: 999
– United Arab Emirates (UAE): 998
– Bahrain: 999
– Yemen: 195
