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Epilepsy

In a few people, the scar that results from the stroke can irritate the brain and cause seizures, sometimes weeks or months or even years later.

If someone has a seizure

• clear a space around the person
• loosen tight clothing
• place the person in recovery position once the seizure has run its course

Don't

• lift or move the person unless they are in danger
• try to restrain or put anything in the mouth
• offer anything to drink until the person is fully recovered

Most people who experience seizures are prescribed medication to control this.

You should phone 999 if

• it is the persons first seizure
• the jerking phase lasts more than 5 minutes
• there are repeated seizures without recovery in between
• the person has been badly injured

For detailed information about the different types of seizures and treatment for epilepsy contact

Contact Epilepsy Scotland