General Nursing©

What You Should Know About Epilepsy?

1. Avoid things that can trigger seizures.
   · Drugs and alcohol.
   · Excessive fatigue.
   · Lack of sleep.
   · Avoidance of "specific " trigger factors.
   · Sudden withdrawal of anticonvulsants.
2. Keep a seizure diary.
   · If seizures are frequent, listing down the time, duration, dates, type of seizures and precipitating events in a small notebook or seizure diary can help your attending physician decide on the most effective treatment plan for you. Bring the diary every time you have a medical consultation. Careful adjustment of medications and avoidance of trigger factors, can lead to seizure control in most patients.
3. Teach first aid to your family, neighbors, classmates, co-workers or friends so they know what to do in case of a seizure.
4. Take care of your health, in general.
   · Eat a complete and balance diet.
   · Exercise regularly.
5. Join/Form an epilepsy support group.
   · Most people around persons with epilepsy hardly understand their condition nor what they have to go through. Being with a group of persons with epilepsy and their families usually bring about secure and understanding relationships.

Simple First Aid for persons with seizure.

A few simple steps will keep him or her safe for the minute or two the seizure usually lasts:

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