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Things you should know about Epilepsy
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Swallowing Your TongueYou can’t swallow your tongue during a seizure. It's physically impossible.
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Don't EverYou should NEVER force something into the mouth of someone having a seizure. Absolutely not! Forcing something into the mouth of someone having a seizure is a good way to chip teeth, cut gums, or even break someone's jaw.
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RestraintsDON'T restrain someone from having a seizure. Most seizures end in seconds or a few minutes and will end on their own.
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Stay SafeThe correct seizure first aid is simple: Stay. Safe. Side. STAY with the person and start timing the seizure. Keep the person SAFE. Turn the person onto their SIDE if they are not awake and aware. Do NOT put anything in their mouth. Do NOT restrain. Stay with them until they are awake and alert after the seizure. Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes; repeated seizures; difficulty breathing; seizure occurs in water; the person is injured, pregnant or sick; the person does not return to their usual state, first-time seizure; or the person asks for medical help.
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It's Not ContagiousEpilepsy is NOT contagious. You simply can't catch epilepsy from another person.
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No LimitationsPeople with epilepsy are usually not physically limited in what they can do. During and after a seizure, a person may have trouble moving or doing their usual activity. Some people may have trouble with physical abilities due to other neurological problems. Aside from these problems, a person who is not having a seizure is usually not limited in what they can do physically.
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