Question
My child has been suffering from epilepsy for over a month. How should I deal with this? The brain CT scan at the hospital has come back normal, and the doctor recommends further EEG testing for a definitive diagnosis. However, I am worried that my child might have epilepsy, what should I do?
Answer
Epilepsy patients should avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, and staying up late, and maintain a good emotional state, avoiding anger. In addition, they should engage in more physical exercise to enhance their physical fitness and reduce the chance of catching a cold. In terms of diet, they should choose light foods as much as possible, reduce the consumption of red meat, especially avoiding pork (pork oil is strictly prohibited). Other types of meat should also be consumed in moderation. They should consume more foods rich in vitamins B and C, as well as mineral-rich foods such as almonds, bananas, grapes, oranges, seaweed, fish, egg yolks, and broccoli. Foods such as corn, brown rice, whole wheat, soybeans, garlic, mushrooms, yeast, dairy products, animal liver, sardines, and lean meat are also beneficial for brain health. Moderate physical exercise, regular sleep schedules, and avoiding emotional excitement are also important preventive measures. Additionally, the time spent using computers and televisions should not be too long, and each session should be controlled within one hour.