How Do You Treat Tonic-Clonic Seizures?
A tonic clonic seizure occurs when there is a sudden increase in the brain’s electrical activity. The person having the seizure might lose control of their muscles during the seizure, or they might experience muscle stiffness. Every year, there are approximately 120,000 new diagnoses of epilepsy in the United States, according to epilepsy.com. Of people with epilepsy, around 20 percent to 25 percent have tonic-clonic seizures. Take away any sharp objects or hot objects that within reach of the individual having the tonic-clonic seizure so they don’t hurt themselves when their muscles go out of control. Remove them from high traffic areas if necessary. Communicate with people around you, explaining to them that the person you are with is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Ask someone to call 911. Place cushioning under their head so they don’t get hurt. Roll the individual having the seizure onto their side so they don’t choke. Remain a short distance away if the individual having the tonic
