Cup'ik: Qiss’artelleq Picurlaggaarluni Ilquq Aqngirrluku (TBI) | MSKTC

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Seneca has a seizure in hospital bed.

One out of 10 people who are hospitalized after a TBI will have a seizure.

Before the seizure, Seneca had some signs. He saw flashing colors and felt tired all of a sudden.

What are these flashing colors?

Along with changes in vision and sudden tiredness.

You had a seizure.

Dr. Sky tells Seneca that about 25% of people who have a seizure within 1 week of a TBI will have another one months or years later.

Risks for another seizure

Risks for another seizure

Dr. Sky tells Seneca that he can take anti-seizure medicine to help control his seizures.

Feeling sleepy or tired

Having balance issues

Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.

Trembling

Double vision

Feeling confused

What if the medicine doesn't work?

Dr. Sky tells Seneca that anti-seizure medicines usually work.

Dr. Sky tells Seneca there are safety issues that he needs to be aware of if he keeps having seizures.

In most states, you can't drive for a certain amount of time after a seizure.

You should not operate heavy equipment or power tools unless your doctor says it's OK.

Don't climb on ladders, trees, roofs, or other tall objects.

You should always have someone with you when you are in the water.

Dr. Sky also tells Seneca to make a diary about his seizures.

Seneca writes in diary about seizures

Thanks for the help!

You are most welcome

A pocket guide for caregivers about seizures

A pocket guide for caregivers about seizures

A pocket guide for caregivers about seizures

A pocket guide for caregivers about seizures

A pocket guide for caregivers about seizures

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