Try: A long-lasting convulsive seizure is a medical emergency if not stopped within about 30 minutes it may cause permanent injury or death to the cr crs with epilepsy can also die from inhaling vomit during or just after a seizure this can be prevented if you turn the cr onto one side when the seizure begins and ensure that the vomit comes completely out of the mouth if proper steps are taken seizures are hardly ever fatal even if the cr loses consciousness prepare for possible accidents during a seizure death from drowning is more common among crs with epilepsy it can even occur in a tub with only a few inches of water so crs who have seizures probably should take showers instead of baths talk with the crs medical providers about driving if the cr has epilepsy the doctor and the agency in your state or province responsible for licensing drivers will help determine whether it is safe and legal for the cr to drive prepare the cr for leaving home the cr should also be careful on train or subway platforms and when walking near busy streets although sometimes tedious these simple preparations can allow the cr to live a close to normal life

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References: Adapted from www epilepsy com

Keywords: Epilepsy seizure

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