What is the best thing to do if your child is having an epileptic fit?

Question

i need to know if a child has epilepsy and is having fits what is the best thing to do?

Answer 1

The above, and stay calm - young children will often have fits without being epileptic, but it amounts to exactly the same thing (febrile convulsions, usually associated with a fever). They are usually v. quick.


NO NO NO, nothing in the mouth!!!!

Answer 2

Roll the child on his side to prevent him from swallowing his own vomit and choking. Make sure the child is protected from striking any objects that may cause further harm....Put a towel or some type of padding near the child's area. Stay with the child until the seizure is over. The child will be very tired following the seizure. Allow them to rest

Answer 3

He needs to see a doctor and possibly start medication to control the seizure. During an actual seizure, the best thing to do is leave him alone. Move everything out of the way, watch to make sure he isn't going to injure himself, and wait it out.

Answer 4

Dial 911, roll child on side. DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH ! If they bite it off they could choke on it. Dont hold them to forcefully as they may be injured. Try to clear things away from them so they wont hurt themselves.

Answer 5

I agree with the RN. Get the proper diagnosis first. Get medication. Join a support group.

Answer 6

I have always been instructed to try--to get them on the floor or couch. Losen all restricted clothing--then try to stick something into the mouth--like the handle of a teaspoon--to prevent them biting their tongue. Then wait it out.

Answer 7

they are seizures, NOT "fits". Basically, do what you can to keep them from hitting their head and wait for the seizure to pass, then get them to a hospital.