Duration

• Seizures could last from seconds to minutes.
• Most of the times, the seizures will end after several seconds to few minutes without intervention.
• In rare occasions, the seizures may not stop by themselves.
• If the seizures continue and become very prolonged, they could become very risky. This situation is called status epilepticus.

If you witness the seizure make sure to start timing it as soon as you can so you can tell the doctor or the emergency medical personnel this important piece of information.