Question
My child is 4 years old and has epilepsy. The dragon fruit in the market is quite cheap recently, and I want to buy some to eat at home. I don’t know if epilepsy patients can eat it.
Answer
Hello! Patients with epilepsy should avoid spicy and irritating foods in their daily diet, such as alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, and strong tea, as these foods may trigger seizures. While sweets are not necessarily irritating foods, excessive consumption may also increase the risk of seizures. Additionally, patients should be cautious about reducing salt and water intake to minimize water retention in the body, as too much water may trigger seizures. Long-term use of anti-epileptic medications may lead to a decrease in zinc levels in the body, so it’s advisable to eat less of foods rich in zinc.