Patient's question:
My child is 15 years old this year and has been ill for 3 years. It has severely affected his practice and life. During relapses, he experiences without any awareness. How can effective prevention work be done to prevent the recurrence of epilepsy? The help needed: How can effective prevention work be done to prevent the recurrence of epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
There are many factors that can lead to epilepsy, including congenital factors, hereditary factors across generations, and acquired factors, etc. Currently, there is no complete cure for epilepsy in medicine. The commonly used methods mainly involve surgery and medication, with medication being the most effective approach. Due to the difficulty of epilepsy in self-healing, long-term medication tolerance is necessary. In daily life, it is advisable to maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, extremely cold, and irritating foods. It is also recommended to avoid beef, mutton, dog meat, donkey meat, camel meat, and bird meat, as well as their broths. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Maintain a regular lifestyle and avoid overworking. Moderate physical exercise is beneficial, but intense exercise should be avoided. Strive to keep a positive and optimistic mood, as good emotions contribute to physical and mental well-being.