User:DKRclassWIKI/Epilepsy

Epilepsy : a disorder of the brain that results in seizures


 * There are different types: The most severe is generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which occurs most often in people with severe disabilities; Others - complex partial seizures and absence seizures
 * One of the most common disorders of the nervous system
 * It is a symptom of irregular activity in the brain
 * When a student has a seizure, the teacher should lay him/her down, turn him/her to one side to prevent choking, loosen clothing around the neck, and place something under the head, not put ANYTHING in his/her mouth, and call for emergency assistance if it lasts more than 5 minutes
 * Take note of when each seizure occurs/how long it lasts