What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Episodes of altered awareness
- Convulsions in some seizures
- Unusual sensations
- Brief staring spells in some types
Understanding care
Clinical care may include neurological assessment, seizure classification and an individualized safety and treatment plan. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
A first seizure, prolonged seizure, repeated seizures without recovery or breathing difficulty requires emergency help. Follow an existing clinician-written seizure plan while seeking assistance.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
