Most seizures in people with
epilepsy are not medical emergencies. They
end after a minute or two without harm. They
usually do not require a trip to the emergency
room.
But sometimes there are good
reasons to call for emergency help. A seizure
in someone who does not have epilepsy could
be a sign of serious illness.
Other reasons to call an ambulance
include:
- A
seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes
- No
"epilepsy" or "seizure disorder"
ID
- Slow
recovery, a second seizure, or difficulty
breathing afterwards
- Pregnancy
or other medical diagnosis
- Any
signs of sickness and injury
Tonic Clonic
