Patient's question:
My daughter had a severe cold and fever a while ago, which led to a seizure. It's already the second time it has happened today. Each time she has a seizure, she experiences,. I am always startled by these symptoms and don't know how to care for her during these episodes. Now, I want to learn how to properly care for her.Doctor's answer:
Treatment of Seizures1. When a seizure occurs, quickly have the patient lie on their back without a pillow. Use gauze (or a toothbrush) to wrap around the upper and lower teeth to prevent the patient from biting their tongue. Then release it. Loosen the collar, and tilt the patient’s head to one side so that oral secretions can drain out naturally, preventing saliva from entering the respiratory tract and causing aspiration pneumonia. At the same time, lift the patient’s lower jaw to prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway due to neck compression.
During a seizure, do not force water into the mouth or apply excessive pressure to limbs. Instead, stimulate or press acupoints such as He Gu (LI4), Zu San Li (ST36), and Yong Quan (SP3).
Generally, avoid excessive physical labor, intense mental exertion, and strenuous exercise. Minimize stress, sadness, grief, and excitement. Maintain a regular lifestyle with a consistent work schedule.