What precautions should epilepsy patients pay attention to in their diet?

Patient's question:

A friend's child was diagnosed with epilepsy last year. They had two episodes, during which the child would have

Doctor's answer:

Dietary considerations for epilepsy patients:
1. Meals should be regular, avoiding excessive hunger or fullness. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy, stimulating foods (such as coffee, cola, tea, etc.).
2. Avoid excessive fatigue, ensure adequate sleep, prevent colds, and avoid emotional fluctuations (such as extreme joy, sadness, or anger).
3. Patients should maintain a good routine for meal times and eating habits. Food should be nutritious and easy to digest.
(Eat less sticky, salty, or sweet foods.)
(1) Minimize the intake of mutton, beef, taro, and lotus root, and avoid overeating. It is better to consume more fruits and vegetables.
(2) Acidic foods (such as peanuts, walnuts, pork, fish, shrimp, etc.) can help suppress seizures, ensure the supply of vitamin B, and promote the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Additionally, you may bean sprouts and boiled eggs. Epilepsy patients are often closely related to a lack of vitamin manganese in the blood. Foods rich in manganese, such as soybeans, wheat, and green beans, can be consumed in moderation.
4. Excessive fluid intake may stimulate the interbrain, and a large amount of liquid entering the body increases the burden on the interbrain. It should be avoided as much as possible.