Patient's question:
My brother was taken to the hospital two days ago. When we rushed to the hospital later, I learned that he has epilepsy, and during the (attacks), it was particularly severe with convulsions all over his body, scaring everyone. I want to know what foods he should avoid with this condition.Doctor's answer:
Hello, epilepsy patients should try to eat less or avoid foods rich in zinc in their daily lives. Epilepsy patients should avoid foods that may trigger seizures. "Foods that cause exacerbation" such as mutton, dog meat, rooster, wild duck, and crucian carp should not be eaten in excess; strong alcohol, strong tea, and coffee should be strictly prohibited; spicy seasonings such as pepper, chili, mustard, scallions, and garlic should also be limited appropriately. It is appropriate to consume more sweet foods, and daily food choices can include dairy products, cheese products, vegetable oils, or moderate amounts of animal fats, animal organs, poultry eggs, kelp, dried shrimp, hairtail, and fresh vegetables, etc.