Patient's question:
Male, 6 years old. Our child has had several episodes already. During the seizures, he experiences convulsions and foams at the mouth. Once, I was so worried he might bite his tongue that my hand got bitten through. The doctor said that frequent long-term seizures could affect the child's intelligence, and we are very concerned. Please ask: How should family care be provided for children with epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Home care is like this, from several aspects. First, parents should not treat them as patients but raise them as normal children. Second, try to minimize the child's TV time, avoid watching TV altogether, and do not play games. What's the idea? When watching TV, you can sit farther away from the screen to reduce the flicker stimulation. Also, each TV viewing session should not be too long—just a few minutes, then take a break and watch again. Avoid internet addiction. Also, try to minimize mobile phone use, do not play with phones, and do not play games. Children with epilepsy are generally not recommended to receive preventive vaccinations. In home care, avoid preventive injections. Pay attention to sleep schedules and ensure adequate rest. Avoid overeating or hunger, as hunger can also trigger epilepsy episodes.