Twitching is mainly caused by muscle contractions. From the location of the twitching, some are systemic and some are local, but they are all involuntary and intense contractions. Some children may also experience seizures, and parents are very alarmed when they notice seizures in their children. So, what should we do if a child has a seizure?
When a child has a seizure, parents should not panic and remain calm, which is helpful for subsequent treatment. The urgent task is to lie down on the side of the convulsing child and pay attention to the dangerous objects around them. Be sure to move them away to avoid the child hitting them. Next, we need to loosen the child's clothes, keep the child breathing, and raise the head of the fetus.
Observe the child's mouth to see if there are any foreign objects. If there are, remove them promptly to avoid blockage and suffocation caused by foreign objects. We also need to do a good job in checking the temperature of children, as some children may experience convulsions due to fever. At this point, parents also need to keep records, such as the duration and specific location of the seizures.
Once a child's seizures are found to have lasted for a long time, especially if they have exceeded ten minutes, or if they have not exceeded ten minutes but are continuous seizures, these situations may affect the child's mental state. It is important to seek medical treatment for the child as soon as possible. This reminds parents not to shake or restrain their children during seizures.
