Question
My son had a sudden fit of convulsions and loss of consciousness in elementary school. After being taken to the hospital, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. After treatment, the epilepsy has been cured, but I want to know what possible sequelae there might be.
Answer
Hello, regarding the sequelae after your child’s epilepsy treatment, it is recommended to seek the opinion of local experts or consider treatment in Shanghai.
Causes of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that can occur at any age. The causes include congenital diseases, trauma, infections, degenerative diseases, and high fever seizures.
Treatment of Epilepsy
In terms of diet, it is recommended to consume about 60% of total calories from carbohydrates; limit fluid intake to no more than 1000 milliliters per day; and salt intake should not exceed 3 grams per day. At the same time, it is important to fully supplement vitamins and minerals, especially iron and calcium; avoid consuming high-sugar foods and irritating foods.
Recommendations
During an episode, be cautious about avoiding factors that may trigger seizures such as fever, excessive drinking, overbreathing, insufficient sleep, overexertion, and hunger. Depending on the clinical treatment method, medication or surgical treatment is generally adopted.