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Loss of consciousness, accompanied by convulsive contractions of individual muscles or general convulsions, is most often observed with epilepsy. The disease is often diagnosed at a young age. Seizures occur for no apparent reason, suddenly, but sometimes the patient anticipates their appearance.

Evidence

The patient loses consciousness, falls, often hurts; muscle contraction, convulsive contraction are noted. Foam comes out of the mouth; biting of the tongue is not uncommon, as a result of which the foam acquires a pink color. Involuntary urination and excretion of feces are observed. The seizure lasts 1-3 minutes, then the patient regains consciousness or falls into a deep sleep.

First aid

A seizure often causes panic and confusion around, especially if it appeared for the first time. During an unconscious state and an attack of convulsions, one should not try to bring the patient to consciousness. It is necessary to provide him with peace, to lay him comfortably, supporting his head, to unfasten the collar and belt to facilitate breathing. If the jaws are convulsively compressed and the tongue is bitten, it is necessary to carefully open the teeth with a spoon. If the patient falls asleep after the seizure, do not wake him up. After a seizure, the patient should be shown to a neurologist.

Authors: Aizman R.I., Krivoshchekov S.G.

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