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Seizures, while frightening, are usually not life threatening. Causes include epilepsy, diabetes, heat stroke, fever (in children), electric shock, poisoning, brain injury and drug or alcohol abuse.

Seizure Symptoms
A tingling sensation, twitching, muscle spasms or convulsions, or stiffening of the body
A fixed stare or eyes rolling back
Drooling
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Interrupted breathing
Confusion, sleepiness or loss of consciousness
Call 911 if:
This is the first time the person has had a seizure.
There is more than one seizure within a short time frame.
The seizure lasts for more than five minutes.
The person is pregnant or diabetic.
The person has been seriously injured.
The person does not regain consciousness.
During the Seizure
Protect the victim from self-injury, while trying not to restrict him or her.
Lay the victim down on his or her side to prevent vomit from entering the lungs.
Put something soft under his or her head to protect it from injury.
Do not put your hands in or near the victim’s mouth, or try to hold the tongue.
Loosen any tight clothing.

When the seizure has ended, help the person to a comfortable position on his or her side, and offer reassurance. Stay with the person until he or she is fully conscious and out of danger.

If the victim is not breathing or does not have a pulse, call 911 and begin CPR.