India, March 26 -- Knowing what to do when someone is experiencing a significant medical emergency can save lives. Until medical help arrives, the right first steps can make a big difference. This applies to heart attacks and strokes, and also to seizures, which can strike suddenly without warning.ALSO READ: Neurologist shares 10 serious signs you should never ignore: From trembling hands to headaches with vomitingJohn Hopkins Medicine describes a seizure as sudden jerking movements of the arms and legs, stiffening of the body, staring into space, rapid blinking, sudden falls, breathing difficulties, loss of bowel or bladder control, and even loss of consciousness.

Recognising these signs can help identify someone who is experiencing a s...