Patient's question:
My daughter is 24 years old this year. Suddenly, she developed epilepsy this year and was checked at the hospital. During the attack, her face turns gray, and she may spit foam or blood foam. It lasts for about one or two minutes, and after that, she doesn't even know she had a seizure.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you notice that a patient is experiencing premonitory symptoms, you should quickly have the patient lie flat on a bed or lie down on a flat surface nearby. Even if you cannot make the above arrangements in time, if you notice that the patient is about to fall, you should immediately support the patient and let them fall naturally to prevent injuries caused by a sudden fall. During a grand mal seizure, there is a lot of respiratory secretions, which can easily cause airway obstruction or aspiration pneumonia. Starting from the onset of the grand mal seizure, you should turn the patient's head to one side to allow secretions to drain naturally. Additionally, you should unbutton the patient's collar and fastenings to keep the airway clear. During a grand mal seizure, you should undo the patient's pants belt. After the convulsions stop during a grand mal seizure, the patient will need some time to recover, which can last from a few minutes to several tens of minutes or even hours. Some patients may be in a state of unconsciousness, and you only need to make them comfortable and let them sleep quietly.