Patient's question:
A child around ten years old, no hereditary from grandparents, had three to four episodes from the past year to now. Symptoms include coughing with white foam and white eyes, weakness. After a thorough examination, no medication or treatment has been administered so far. How can the condition be prevented from recurring or treated?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is likely a symptom of epilepsy. There are many causes of epilepsy, including hereditary factors, as well as head trauma, cranial brain injury, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, etc. Early detection requires early treatment. It is recommended that you take your child to a local reputable large hospital for a thorough head CT and EEG examination. Based on the examination results, targeted treatment should be adopted. Follow the doctor's advice and take antiepileptic drugs orally on time. In daily life, maintain a proper diet, enhance nutrition, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid foods that may easily trigger a recurrence, such as mutton, dog meat, coffee, strong tea, cola, spicy, and irritating foods.