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An epileptologist explained how to act during an epileptic seizure

Doctor: The first thing to do in an epileptic seizure is to lay the patient on their side

International Epilepsy Day has been observed on the second Monday of February since 2015. The day aims to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by patients with epilepsy.

An epileptologist explained how to act during an epileptic seizure
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Candidate of Medical Sciences, doctor, neurologist, epileptologist, psychotherapist Olga Golubinskaya shared important recommendations on how to properly help a person during an epileptic seizure.

According to the specialist, during an epileptic seizure it is important to avoid traumatizing the patient. It is necessary to support the patient if he falls, gently lay him on the ground and ensure safety by removing sharp objects nearby. The doctor strongly recommends laying the person on their side so that saliva can flow freely and making sure that movements do not cause injury.

Golubinskaya explained that epilepsy can be localized, and seizures can arise from different areas of the brain - frontal, temporal, occipital or parietal. Some epileptic seizures in the history of medicine have been treated as hysteria, such as those associated with uncontrollable nocturnal movements or bizarre behavior. Determine the cause and diagnosis can only a specialist, emphasized in the air of “Radio 1” doctor.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова

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