Patient's question:
Now, whenever an attack occurs, there is accompanied by symptoms like foaming at the mouth. How should epilepsy caused by viral encephalitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Encephalitis has a certain possibility of leaving behind secondary epilepsy. If there is secondary epilepsy and it recurs frequently, with less than two episodes within a year, oral antiepileptic drugs can be considered to increase the frequency of seizures. However, long-term use of antiepileptic drugs has some side effects, the most common of which is damage to liver and kidney function, requiring periodic blood tests for follow-up. It is recommended to create a good living environment and develop healthy habits. Training and sleep schedules should be arranged reasonably to ensure sufficient sleep time. In terms of diet, it is advisable to eat more vegetables with a light taste, avoid greasy food, prevent overeating or hunger, and correct picky eating and selective bowel habits.