Emergencies

Seizures

Symptoms

eyes roll back, muscles get stiff, arms and legs itch a lot (they may often foam at the mouth; release urine and excrement)

What to do

Lay the person down, protect them from harm (move away any objects and furniture, place pillows or clothes under their head). Do not try to hold the person down! If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or if it's the first time it's happened to this person: call the emergency doctor!

If the attack ends, put the person in the recovery position, check their breathing and pulse. After an attack, you absolutely should call the doctor!

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