hello doctor, my aunty is taking medicine for convulsions since 20 years or so, she had attacks only two or three times during this period, but was bought under control immediately, however, yesterday it seemed a little serious, it took almost 15 minutes for her to gain consciousness, why does convulsions occur after taking medicines too and also would like to know if placing iron keys or any iron item in hand is advisable, please advise. thank you.
Hi, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I can understand your concerns. Convulsion even on medicine need to be reviewed in certain matter. First and important part is compliance because most of the convulsion comes while missing doses of medicine. Secondly stress like missing meal/not getting sleep/ visual photic stimulation like lights directly coming to eyes (like in dance party/laser show), psychological stress etc. can precipitate the convulsion. Recent increase in weight can also reduce Chat Doctor. Any new onset condition like low blood supply in brain, cerebral malaria, hypoglycemia should also be ruled out. While having episode placing iron item in hand is not useful. One should make patient in lying down position and try to prevent injury by any means possible. Hope this will help you. Regards.