In the event of a petit mal seizure, it is important to ensure the patient’s safety and to seek medical treatment as soon as consciousness returns. A number of different types of petit mal seizures can present and should be treated symptomatically by the family.
Some petit mal seizures are characterised by disorientation and myoclonus, and family members should be careful not to shout and irritate the patient. Some patients may fall when they have a petit mal seizure. Family members should hold the patient to prevent them from falling and hitting their head. When the patient’s consciousness is restored and the symptoms have disappeared, he or she should seek medical examination and treatment at the first opportunity.
It is important to note that the treatment period for petit mal seizures is long and patients must complete the entire phase of treatment under the guidance of a doctor and should not stop taking their own medication. Otherwise, the likelihood of a recurrence of petit mal seizures is high.