Dispelling Myths About Seizures: The Truth About Swallowing Tongues and First Aid

2023-11-12 19:00:00

As Epilepsie France reveals, contrary to popular belief, a person cannot swallow their tongue during a seizure. It is therefore strongly discouraged to try to introduce or remove something from the child’s mouth. Therefore, do not give him anything to drink and, if he has food in his mouth, do not touch it, otherwise you risk pushing it further inside. An exception can only be made if a doctor has prescribed medication to the patient, to be slipped between the cheek and gums, to stop the convulsions.

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