Mataracy
VIP Contributor
We say a person has a convulsion ( or fit) when he suddenly losses consciousness and makes strange, jerking movements. These are caused by a problem in the brain. In small children, common causes of convulsions are high fever and malaria of the brain, meningitis or poisoning.
- Try to figure out the cause of a fit and treat, if possible.
-If the child has a high fever, lower it at once with cool water.
- If the child is dehydrated, give an enema of Rehydration Drink slowly. Send for medical help. Give nothing by mouth during a fit.
- if there are signs of meningitis, begin treatment and seek medical help.
When a person is having a fit:
- Try to keep the person from hurting himself: move away all hard or sharp objects.
- If the teeth ate clamped tightly together, do not force the jaw open as this may only break teeth.
- After the fut the person may be dull and sleepy. Let him sleep.
- Try to figure out the cause of a fit and treat, if possible.
-If the child has a high fever, lower it at once with cool water.
- If the child is dehydrated, give an enema of Rehydration Drink slowly. Send for medical help. Give nothing by mouth during a fit.
- if there are signs of meningitis, begin treatment and seek medical help.
When a person is having a fit:
- Try to keep the person from hurting himself: move away all hard or sharp objects.
- If the teeth ate clamped tightly together, do not force the jaw open as this may only break teeth.
- After the fut the person may be dull and sleepy. Let him sleep.
