8What to Do During an Atonic Seizure and When to Seek Medical Help?
Since atonic seizures typically occur without warning signs, other people would find it difficult to help when they see someone with an atonic seizure. In most cases, you do not have to perform any first aid. Simply stay with the affected person until they become conscious again. Some tips to help:
– Put a soft thing, such as paper or clothes under their head
– If they fall to the ground, place them on the side to clear their airway
– Check to make sure nothing is inside their mouth
– Remove any sharp or hard things from them
– Look for emergency info or a medical bracelet [9]
If you have an atonic seizure for the first time, it is important to make an appointment with your doctor to identify the underlying cause and a proper treatment plan. If you have already been diagnosed with this condition, visit your healthcare provider when the symptoms become worse or occur more frequently. Your doctor may need to try another treatment, include a new drug, change medications, or adjust the dosage. [10]
