Question
My child is an autism patient and experiences vomiting foam and convulsions while sleeping at night. What is the cause of this and what kind of assistance and treatment methods are needed?
Answer
It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up, as this may be caused by epilepsy. Western medicine has special antiepileptic drugs. In traditional Chinese medicine, treatment for phlegm syndrome involves: first using Western medicine, which may show effects but has significant side effects. It may affect the child’s future learning and life. Traditional Chinese medicine has the effects of resolving phlegm, nourishing blood, calming the mind, and calming the liver to subdue Yang. There may be a possibility of treatment, although it is not high. To improve symptoms, it is suggested to undergo treatment under a doctor’s guidance. After treatment, there is a possibility that the treatment will be very effective, which may not affect their learning and life. Additionally, if diagnosed, please remain calm and think more about your child.