Patient's question:
My sister's child is 10 years old this year. He suffers from epilepsy and is currently not attending school. He has taken many medications, but none have been effective. Now, basically during working hours, he is locked at home alone, as they are afraid he will run around. In case he has a seizure, there will be no one to take care of him. Seeking a solution.Doctor's answer:
Hello,1. Rehabilitation and nursing care for epilepsy diet. The key points of epilepsy care must focus on diet. The diet should prioritize nutrition, including consuming more coarse grains, bran, and wheat bran. It is also recommended to eat more fish, shrimp, eggs, and dairy products to supplement rich vitamin D and calcium. Additionally, you can increase the intake of elements such as vitamin B6, vitamin K, folic acid, calcium, and magnesium, which can lead to more consumption of vegetables and fruits.
2. Epilepsy patients must ensure good sleep. Insufficient sleep can trigger or worsen epilepsy attacks. Excessive fatigue accelerates the metabolism of the whole body, leading to the accumulation of lactic acid in the body and making the blood slightly acidic, which can easily induce epilepsy. Insufficient sleep can increase brain excitability. Children should get at least 8-16 hours of sleep.
3. Psychological care is also an essential medicine for children with epilepsy. Children with epilepsy are often overprotected and overvalued by their parents, while some may face discrimination from teachers and classmates. Both of these situations can have a negative impact on the child's psychology. Therefore, parents, teachers, and classmates should treat them correctly. Additionally, if epilepsy patients have varying degrees of intellectual delays, in addition to actively treating epilepsy, education should be strengthened.