Shaking happens when the part of the brain responsible for controlling your muscles is affected. As a result, the muscles of the body uncontrollably contract and relax, because the electrical impulses are sending abnormal signals to the muscles. It’s possible for patients to be awake and conscious as this seizure happens. Though, they are unable to control the movements of their body.
People can also faint or lose consciousness during a seizure. This does not necessarily mean that the person having a seizure passes out completely, as it is possible for them to seem awake as it happens. Some even make sounds, laugh, cry, or scream during the seizure, but they won’t remember anything that happened.
This mainly happens because of a disturbance in the frontal lobe of the brain. This part of the brain is responsible for memory and emotions, so having an electrical disturbance is likely to cause the loss of consciousness.
Seizures can also trigger other responses in the body. Some people are awake, but experience hallucinations while having a seizure. Others lose consciousness, and their body remains stuck in one position while the seizure happens.
It’s almost impossible to predict what could happen once a person has a seizure since there’s no way of finding out which parts of the brain are going to be affected. So it’s important for people to know what they can do if they see someone having a seizure.
What You Need to Remember
First aid for seizures is important to prevent injury. Here are some important first-aid tips to remember:
- Stay with the person until they are awake.
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