Patient's question:
Child, sometimes has convulsions, is it epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
The preliminary symptoms of epilepsy are generally sudden cessation of movement, vacant stare, which abruptly end after five to ten seconds. In severe cases, it manifests as sudden loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, twitching of limbs, clenched fists, upward rolling of the eyes or black pupils deviating to one side, bluish complexion, frothing at the mouth, often accompanied by tongue bite and incontinence. The main triggers for epilepsy symptom recurrence are three major factors: fatigue, strong stimuli from light, sound, and electricity; frequently consuming chocolate and drinking beverages containing cocaine. Clinically, the peak incidence of epilepsy is observed in children aged six or seven, as the nervous system function of children at this age is not yet fully developed, making them particularly susceptible to strong reactions to minor stimuli, especially to adverse external influences.■Warm Tip■ Epilepsy patients should strive for a diversified diet, consuming nutrient-rich and easily digestible foods such as noodles, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish, and milk. Particular emphasis should be placed on beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as these high-protein and phospholipid-rich foods aid in the recovery of brain function and reduce the frequency of recurrence. Additionally, epilepsy patients should increase their magnesium intake. Epilepsy patients often lack magnesium, especially those undergoing long-term medication, such as those taking phenytoin for extended periods, which may lead to osteoporosis. In addition to a high-calcium diet, attention should also be paid to magnesium intake.