Patient's question:
Hello expert, my child is 7 years old this year and suffers from epilepsy. However, recently he has been having frequent seizures. I would like to consult about the reasons for the frequent seizures in children?Doctor's answer:
Children with epilepsy should pay attention to the following points:1. Strengthen awareness of the disease. Once a grand mal seizure occurs, lay the child on a bed or a flat surface, and place a towel between their teeth. Do not use force to stop the child’s convulsions to avoid injury. If the seizure duration exceeds usual time or the frequency of seizures increases significantly, seek medical attention immediately.
2. Adhere to medication rules. Strictly follow the prescription from the specialist doctor and ensure the child takes medication on time. Do not change the dosage or stop medication arbitrarily.
3. Strengthen management of the child’s daily life. Help the child establish a good routine and dietary habits, avoiding overeating, excessive fatigue, lack of sleep, and emotional excitement.
4. Reduce the child’s mental burden and avoid feelings of inferiority.
5. Avoid the child going out alone. If the child often has seizures during the day, try to avoid them going out alone, especially playing alone on roads or other dangerous places, to prevent accidents.
6. Schedule regular follow-up visits. Adjust medication dosage and frequency as advised by the doctor, and monitor blood tests and liver function.