What should be paid attention to in children with epilepsy?
Disease description:
The son experienced several consecutive episodes of sudden whole-body convulsions and foaming at the mouth, returning to normal after one or two minutes. After a hospital examination, it was diagnosed as pediatric epilepsy. What should be noted regarding pediatric epilepsy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
The following points should be noted for childhood epilepsy:
1. Follow medical advice on medication: Medication should be taken as prescribed by the physician. Do not discontinue or adjust the dosage without authorization in order to control the condition and reduce seizures.
2. Dietary management: Consume more foods rich in vitamins, protein, and calcium. Avoid spicy, stimulating, and hard-to-digest foods, such as alcoholic beverages and coffee.
3. Regular lifestyle: Maintain adequate sleep and a consistent daily routine. Avoid excessive fatigue and staying up late to reduce the risk of epileptic seizures.
4. Avoid stimuli: Minimize exposure to overly stimulating activities and environments, such as roller coasters, swimming, and watching horror movies, to prevent seizure triggers.
5. Psychological well-being: Parents should pay attention to their child's mental health, provide patient guidance, and reduce psychological stress, which can help stabilize the condition.
Specific precautions should be determined according to the individual child's condition and the physician's recommendations.
