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Medical Video: First Aid in Seizures
Stroke is characterized by loss of brain function due to damage caused by a lack of blood supply to the brain. Damage to brain tissue usually causes decreased brain activity and function. This is the most visible effect of a stroke. However, damage to brain tissue can also cause irregular overactivity which results in seizures. Some survivors of stroke usually experience seizures after a stroke.
In general, seizures are followed by uncontrolled and unexpected movements, often accompanied by changes in consciousness. A stroke sufferer may experience seizures shortly after a stroke or a few months later. Medications used for seizures are different from drugs to prevent stroke. This seizure is a form of electrical effect in the brain which results in a series of abnormal activities in the area of damage. This causes the body to move according to the activity that occurs in the brain. Usually seizures occur when the brain's motor layer has a stroke, which is the part of the brain that is related to movement.
One thing that makes seizures difficult to explain is its relation to the possibility of a subsequent stroke. In general, someone who is recovering from a stroke will be more assured if often accompanied by friends or relatives, especially after a stroke.
The doctor will tell you about the possibility of a seizure. If you have questions about the risk of developing seizures, you should ask your doctor.
Treatment as a seizure prevention step can begin after a stroke, depending on the condition. The better prevention of seizures will certainly reduce the chances of a stroke or damage to the brain. Some types of strokes that are in certain locations in the brain have no chance at all to cause seizures. Neuroscientists can tell about the chance of having a stroke based on the location of a stroke in the brain.
How do you deal with seizures after a stroke?
If you experience seizures after a stroke, it does not mean you will live forever with treatment. Some people experience seizures after a stroke for several years and after that heal.
But on the other hand, seizures after stroke should not be ignored. Preventive medicine is the safest way to go and is likely to reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent seizures and protect the brain from damage.
Adjustment of anti-seizure drugs may take a long time. There may be side effects and also the dosage must be modified to prevent recurrence of seizures.
Driving is not safe for those who experience seizures and have not really recovered, be it drivers, passengers, other drivers, even pedestrians.
If a seizure occurs, it does not mean that the recovery process is unsuccessful or will have a new stroke.
Some people can recognize the characteristics of seizures. This is often called 'aura'. Resting and looking for a safe place is important enough for those who have an aura. Some doctors recommend the use of fast-acting drugs to prevent seizures when the aura begins to feel. This depends on the type of seizure, type of stroke, and routine treatment.
After experiencing a seizure, people will usually feel dizzy and tired. Rest is very important.
Habits can also increase the chances of seizures. Alcohol, lack of sleep, stress, malnutrition, fever, and other diseases are triggers of seizures.
Routine treatment is very important. Skipping a treatment schedule will trigger a recurrence of seizures.
Cannot stop the treatment abruptly without notice from the doctor. Sudden cessation of treatment can trigger seizures. If you experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately. There is a safe way to change the treatment method and dosage of the drug.
For some stroke sufferers, seizures can occur after a stroke. Seizures can be dangerous, especially when driving, climbing stairs, working or working with machines. Seizures can be managed and cured. The more that is known, the greater the chance to manage seizures.
