Patient's question:
My baby has always been a healthy and happy child. After a head injury, he always had seizures, foamed at the mouth, and was unconscious. After being examined at the hospital, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. I need help: How should I care for a child during a seizure?Doctor's answer:
Prohibited foods include those high in sugar and irritating foods, and it is advisable to avoid foods that may trigger epilepsy, such as mutton, dog meat, rooster, and other allergenic foods., strong tea, and coffee should be absolutely avoided; spicy seasonings like pepper, chili, mustard, scallions, and garlic should also be consumed in moderation.Foods low in potassium, such as rapeseed sprouts, small red radishes, white radishes, celery, pumpkin, tomatoes, eggplants, onions, cucumbers, winter melons, luffas, zucchinis, pears, apples, grapes, and pineapples, should be consumed more frequently.
Foods rich in magnesium, such as millet, corn, red beans, soybeans, dried tofu, green vegetables, celery, beef liver, and chicken, should also be eaten more often. Epilepsy patients should pay attention to calcium supplementation and consume more high-protein and calcium-rich foods, such as milk and tofu.