2006-10-09 05:07:44 · 16 answers · asked by hot lips 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
There are many different kinds of epileptic seizure, and the action required during and after a seizure will depend on the seizure type. Some people experience more than one kind of seizure. Some only experience seizures when they are asleep - these are nocturnal seizures.
First aid for convulsive epileptic seizures:
a. stay calm
b. note the time.
c. prevent others from crowding round.
d. put something soft under the person’s head - like a jacket or cardigan - to prevent injury.
e. only move if they are in a dangerous place, such as in the road or at the top of stairs. Move things away from them if there is a risk of injury.
f. do not attempt to restrain the convulsive movements. Allow the seizure to take its course.
g. do not put anything in the person’s mouth. There is no danger of swallowing the tongue and teeth biting the tongue
2006-10-09 05:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by waterdancer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in my 40's and have had epilepsy since I was a teenager. When I experience a grand mal seizure a few times I've bitten my tongue, but there's no chance anyone experiencing a seizure would ever bite it off.
2016-03-28 02:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't, only if they happen to catch their tongue between their teeth. And all epileptics don't grit their teeth either. There is a quite a big variety in epileptic seizures and their gravity.
2006-10-09 05:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Cold Bird 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not all epileptic bit there tongue, it depends on the type of epilepsy. People with the grandmal epilepsy will most likely bite there tongue.
2006-10-09 05:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by cookie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only know 2 epileptics and they seldom bit their tongue.
2006-10-09 05:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by » mickdotcom « 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, unless they are in a full blown grand mall seizure they don't usually clamp down on the tongue.
2006-10-09 05:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former epiletic most times I did apparently.
2006-10-09 05:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad is epileptic, and as long as we keep his head up, and make sure thathe has a clear air-way...no he doesnt
2006-10-09 05:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by oochagirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they don't always bite their tongue.
2006-10-09 05:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not all the time but then everyone fits are different and nine times out of ten they no when its gonna happen
2006-10-09 05:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋