Question

Are there better protective measures for pediatric epilepsy?

Answer

In the treatment of pediatric epilepsy, here are some important protective measures to consider:

  1. Arrange Life Routines Appropriately: The child should maintain regular eating and living habits, avoiding excessive eating and irritant foods such as spicy, coffee, and seafood that may trigger seizures.
  2. Understand Recurrence Characteristics: Parents and caregivers should be aware of the recurrence patterns of the child’s epilepsy, including triggers, locations, times, prodromes, and the duration of seizures, so that they can respond promptly and effectively during an attack.
  3. Continue Medication: Under the guidance of a doctor, the child should continue taking medication and should not discontinue it without authorization. Parents should provide more care and support to the child and assist in keeping the child’s airway clear during an attack. After an episode, regular follow-up visits to the hospital should be scheduled to ensure thorough treatment.