The Birds and the Bees of Epilepsy
By : Rob / www.smore.com
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is basically a brain disorder, which can lead to the victim to have seizures. But what is the facts behind the basics, you may ask. Well, I'll tell you! Epilepsy is was found to being a chronic disorder (recurrent) that sets off in the head, and can spread to all other parts of the body. The causes of Epilepsy is usually due to injuries to the head.
Here's some data for Epilepsy :
Epilepsy is seen around commonly, and seen casually in society. You probably have seen a citizen that suddenly fell unconscious, this is the first common symptom of Epilepsy. Which can evolve into a uncontrollably movement of the body, and may come along with foaming from the mouth. The following symptoms is what you may see before Epilepsy kicks in...
- Quick muscle movements
- Sudden head turns
- Unusual smell/odor
- Vision problems
There is in fact many kinds of seizures that happens whenever Epilepsy occurs, for example...
- Simple seizures does not affect any signs of consciousness and or awareness.
- Complex seizures leads to a complete unresponsive nature and unconsciousness.
- Partial/2nd Generation seizures are a mixture of both Simple and Complex.
- Tonic Clonic seizures are the easiest to recognize. Citizen looses unconsciousness, breathe, and bladder control.
The number of deaths per year for Epilepsy is 1.6 times 3 for the general population (via http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/epilepsy-101/how-serious-are-seizures)
1. Keep Victim from Gaining Harm
Make sure if you can, and make sure the victim does not fall hard onto the ground. Arch the victim's head up and keep it up with any support via a jacket or cushion. Which the victim may be foaming from the mouth, and or may still have something in the victim's mouth. And make sure to gently flip the victim to his/her side, so that he/she doesn't choke.
2. Comfort Victim and Others
Do not hold the victim down, due to the victim thrashing uncontrollably, the victim may get hurt and or yourself and others. At this time, it is okay to let the seizure go away, and not leave bystanders in the area. It is also good to time since it happened. Make sure the victim is at most comfort.
3. Call for Local Emergency/911
If the seizure keeps on going, call for emergency and or 911. And as well if the victim gets by, it is also good to have them be analyzed by a doctor and or of sorts. The victim may have attracted damage, and you may not know of.
Please be helpful! Don't watch, act on it!
Just throwing this out there!
If you see someone that collapsed, and is spazing out... please don't be a bystander! If you know what to do, help. If not, ask if you can help, and or step back and keep others out of their way.
Hello! My name is Rob, and I present you this production.
I was given this as a project to make a flyer about an disease. And so I picked Epilepsy, and for the reason for me picking Epilepsy was that a handful of my friends goes through them and I wanted to help make sure that people can help and notice it.
If I have let any information out, please do not hesitate to call me! - Rob
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