It is a common notion that putting metal items in the hands of a person affected with fits will control the fit. This is nothing but superstition. A fit will in normal cases not last more than a minute or two. Even if you put metal items or not in the hands of the person affected by fit will make no difference.
As per Epilepsy.org generally what happens when a person affected by fit is, the person goes stiff, loses consciousness and then falls to the ground. This is followed by jerking movements. A blue tinge around the mouth is likely. This is due to irregular breathing. Loss of bladder and/or bowel control may happen. After a minute or two the jerking movements should stop and consciousness may slowly return.
As per Epilepsy.org generally what happens when a person affected by fit is, the person goes stiff, loses consciousness and then falls to the ground. This is followed by jerking movements. A blue tinge around the mouth is likely. This is due to irregular breathing. Loss of bladder and/or bowel control may happen. After a minute or two the jerking movements should stop and consciousness may slowly return.
What you should do?
- Protect the person from injury - (remove harmful objects from nearby)
- Cushion their head
- Look for an epilepsy identity card or identity jewellery
- Aid breathing by gently placing them in the recovery position once the seizure has finished (see pictures)
- Stay with the person until recovery is complete
- Be calmly reassuring
What You Shouldn't do ?
- Restrain the person’s movements
- Put anything in the person’s mouth
- Try to move them unless they are in danger
- Give them anything to eat or drink until they are fully recovered
- Attempt to bring them round
Call the ambulance if the fit is not stopped for more than 5 minutes. Watch the video for more information. Share the information so that it can help someone.
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