Patient's question:
What foods should epilepsy patients avoid? A classmate's relative has a child with epilepsy, and they usually drink some fish soup. Are there any requirements for fish soup, or are there any foods that should be avoided?Doctor's answer:
Hello, epilepsy is also known as. It is generally difficult to cure with conventional medications. Research has found that overeating, extreme hunger, alcohol consumption, smoking, and excessive consumption of spicy and irritating foods are major risk factors for triggering epilepsy. In terms of diet, it is important to consume more coarse grains, vegetables, fruits, fish, shrimp, eggs, dairy products, foods rich in B6 and K vitamins, as well as calcium and magnesium. It is advisable to limit the intake of fried and greasy foods; also limit potassium intake.Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has accumulated many unique treatment methods through long-term clinical practice. It is recommended to use Tianma (Gastrodia elata), Hupu (amber), Lingyangjiao (antelope horn), Musk, Chaihu (Bupleurum chinense), Guizhi (Cinnamon twigs), Shichangpu (Acorus tatarinowii), Qingyangshen (unknown herb), Baijingscan (Bombyx mori), Gouteng (Uncaria gambir), Yangpilecao (unknown herb), Zhenzhumu (mother-of-pearl), Tiemadan (unknown herb), Longjicao (unknown herb), Gancao (licorice), and other herbs in combination for treatment. This approach is effective and has a proven therapeutic effect. The combined use of these herbs has the functions of supporting the body's balance, dispelling pathogens, calming the mind, calming the nerves, promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, eliminating dampness and phlegm, refreshing the mind, opening the orifices, strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi, and nourishing the marrow. It fundamentally regulates the functions of the internal organs, making it the best treatment plan for curing epilepsy, a stubborn condition.