Question 1

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

Accepted Answer

Faints usually involve brief loss of consciousness with quick recovery and may include brief, minor jerks; seizures often last longer, have more sustained limb movements, tongue biting or incontinence and are followed by a confused phase. If unsure, treat as a possible seizure and call 999.

Question 2

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

Accepted Answer

Faints usually involve brief loss of consciousness with quick recovery and may include brief, minor jerks; seizures often last longer, have more sustained limb movements, tongue biting or incontinence and are followed by a confused phase. If unsure, treat as a possible seizure and call 999.

Question 3

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

Accepted Answer

Faints usually involve brief loss of consciousness with quick recovery and may include brief, minor jerks; seizures often last longer, have more sustained limb movements, tongue biting or incontinence and are followed by a confused phase. If unsure, treat as a possible seizure and call 999.

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

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