Patient's question:
My wife has epilepsy, and she occasionally has seizures. During a seizure, she might foam at the mouth and twitch all over. I don't know what I should do if she has a seizure when I'm not around.Doctor's answer:
First, protect the tongue and place the gauze-wrapped mouth guard between the upper and lower molars of the patient before the recurrence to prevent tongue biting. If it is not placed before the recurrence, place it when the patient's jaw is fully open during the tonic phase, but do not force it during the clonic phase to avoid harming the patient. During the recurrence phase, have the patient lie flat, loosen their collar, and turn their head to one side to facilitate the drainage of respiratory secretions and vomit, preventing them from flowing into the trachea and causing choking or breathing difficulties.Additionally, during the treatment of epilepsy, the patient's dietary condition and care are also very important. The patient must pay attention to rest and engage in appropriate activities to avoid unnecessary injuries. I hope the above information is helpful to you. Thank you.