Question
What should pediatric epilepsy patients be aware of when taking medication?
Answer
Epilepsy patients should aim for a diverse diet, consuming a variety of nutritious and easily digestible foods such as bread, legumes, lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, and more. Particularly, foods rich in protein and phospholipids like legumes, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products can help restore brain function and reduce the frequency of seizures. Additionally, epilepsy patients should increase their intake of magnesium as they often lack this mineral, especially when undergoing long-term medication treatment, such as long-term phenytoin use, which can lead to osteoporosis. Besides consuming a high-calcium diet, attention should also be given to magnesium intake.