What to do if you suddenly have convulsions and foam at the mouth

If you suddenly experience whole body convulsions and foaming at the mouth, this is mostly caused by an epileptic seizure. We know that epilepsy is a relatively stubborn brain disease caused by abnormal biological discharges in the brain. When an acute attack occurs, people around you must learn some emergency treatment methods to prevent the patient from suffering greater harm.

First aid measures for epileptic seizures: When a grand mal seizure begins, the patient should be immediately helped to lie on his side to prevent falling or injury. Then loosen their tie, bra, buttons, and belt to keep their airways open. Lift your head sideways and let as much saliva and vomit flow out of your mouth as possible. Remove dentures to avoid accidental inhalation into the respiratory tract. To prevent tongue biting, you can roll up a handkerchief or wrap a pair of chopsticks with a strip of cloth and stuff it between the upper and lower teeth. During convulsions, do not press hard on the patient's limbs to avoid fractures or sprains. After the attack, the patient is drowsy and unconscious. Try to reduce movement as much as possible, let the patient rest properly, and give him oxygen. Patients who have fallen to the ground should be checked for any external injuries. If any, they should be treated according to the specific circumstances. People with a history of epilepsy must take anti-epileptic drugs regularly as prescribed by their doctor. Do not reduce or stop taking the drugs without authorization, otherwise it will lead to recurrence or continued attacks of epilepsy. If necessary, be sure to breathe immediately and call the "120" emergency number to ask a doctor to come for first aid.

Diet for epilepsy Anti-epileptic drugs (epilepsy) can cause deficiencies in vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and other substances. Vitamin K is related to blood coagulation, and its deficiency can easily cause bleeding. Fresh vegetables, soybean oil, and egg yolks contain large amounts of vitamin K. Vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium are related to the growth of bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can easily aggravate the attack. Therefore, children should be supplied with adequate vitamin D, calcium and magnesium. Fish, eggs, animal liver, and soy products are rich in calcium and vitamin D. Folic acid deficiency is also related to an increase in epileptic seizures. Animal kidneys, beef, and green vegetables all contain folic acid, but the cooking time should not be too long to avoid excessive destruction. Vitamin B6 is related to the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Rice, wheat bran, beef liver and fish contain large amounts of vitamin B6. We should constantly summarize in life and arrange the diet reasonably according to the characteristics of the patient. After taking a large amount of sweets at one time, a large amount of sugar enters the blood, which will stimulate the pancreas to secrete excessive insulin (a hormone that lowers blood sugar concentration), thereby causing blood sugar to drop quickly. Low blood sugar leads to insufficient energy for the brain and triggers epileptic seizures. Similarly, hunger can make epilepsy more likely to occur.