Patient's question:
My colleague's son is 8 years old. He was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 3. When he is not having seizures, he is very obedient. But when he is upset, he starts crying and screaming. If you ignore him, he will hit you as if he's gone crazy. He will faint when he gets very agitated and only regain consciousness after being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Is this a symptom of epilepsy?What kind of help do you want: Methods and prevention of pediatric epilepsy treatment?
Doctor's answer:
Prevention of Pediatric Epilepsy:1. To prevent accidents, parents must strictly prohibit the child from playing alone at high places, near water bodies, or ice-skating in rivers. They should also avoid carrying sharp objects like knives or scissors.
2. In daily life, it is important to control factors that may trigger epilepsy relapses, such as high fever, excessive fright, extreme emotional excitement, overexertion, or fatigue.
3. There is no significant interference with epilepsy diet, but avoid foods that are overly stimulating or excitatory, such as coffee, chili peppers, or pepper. Also, limit fried or grilled meats and avoid overeating.
4. During medication, parents should pay attention to potential side effects of the drugs, such as nystagmus (eye tremors), loss of appetite, agitation, or unsteady gait. Follow medical advice to regularly check blood counts, liver, and kidney function at the hospital.