Patient's question:
I'm about to start elementary school, but last year I was diagnosed with epilepsy by the hospital. When taking my child out for play, if they suddenly have a recurrence, people around will feel very sad and treat the child like a monster. Watching the child twitch during a recurrence also makes me feel very heartbroken. Previously, a friend explained some folk remedies to treat the child, but they were all in vain.What kind of assistance I need: Hello, is there a possibility that my child's epilepsy could self-heal? What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
It is possible for a child's epilepsy to be self-cured. Medication can be used to suppress recurrence, and if the condition is drug-resistant, surgical treatment can be adopted to control it. Children with epilepsy must maintain a regular lifestyle, follow a schedule, and avoid overexertion, exposure to cold, and high fever. Activities such as playing Mahjong, Go, or climbing mountains alone, looking out from high places, or touching electrical appliances should be avoided. It is also advisable to develop good eating habits, avoiding raw, cold foods, radishes, eggplants, spicy foods, and greasy dishes. Stimulating beverages should also be avoided.