Patient's question:
6 Eighteen years old, recently I suddenly noticed that when the child is playing and laughing, they suddenly freeze, with a vacant stare and a blank expression. After about five seconds, they snap back to reality. When I ask what they were thinking, they don't know. Just now I saw...Doctor's answer:
It is known that the child is most likely to suffer from petit mal epilepsy. Epilepsy comes in many varieties, and it is essential to clearly classify it for proper treatment. For example, tests such as an electroencephalogram (EEG), brain CT, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are necessary.First, what you can do at home is to prevent the child from overexerting themselves and ensure they get enough deep sleep. Avoid letting them play too intensely, as insufficient sleep can trigger or worsen epilepsy attacks. Additionally, in terms of diet, they should consume more whole grains. Fish, shrimp, eggs, and dairy products are rich in vitamin D, which can enhance calcium absorption. Green vegetables are abundant in folic acid and vitamin K. Therefore, patients should not be picky eaters or avoid meat; they must maintain a balanced and comprehensive nutritional intake through proper diet.