Question
What Should Parents Pay Attention to If Their Baby Has Epilepsy?
Answer
When a baby has epilepsy, what precautions should parents take? For some unknown reason, the child suddenly started having convulsions while being fed, lasting a few seconds before returning to normal. Is this an epilepsy seizure? What kind of assistance is needed?
What Should Parents Pay Attention to If Their Baby Has Epilepsy?
- Increase the intake of nutritious and easily digestible foods such as bread, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, and especially legumes, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. These foods rich in high-quality protein and phospholipids help restore brain function and reduce the frequency of epilepsy seizures.
- Reduce the consumption of oily and high-fat foods as well as the so-called “trigger foods” in traditional Chinese medicine, such as goose and mutton, which should be eaten sparingly. Also, reduce the intake of stimulating food like chili peppers, scallions, and garlic.