Question
How should one care for a child during an epileptic seizure?
Answer
It is forbidden to give high-sugar or irritating foods, and it is advisable to avoid consuming foods that may trigger an epileptic seizure, such as lamb, dog meat, roosters, carp, etc. At the same time, alcohol drinks, strong tea, and coffee should be avoided, as well as reducing the intake of spicy seasonings. It is recommended to eat more foods low in potassium, such as bok choy, carrots, radishes, celery, pumpkin, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, etc. In addition, eat more foods rich in magnesium like millet, corn, soybeans, tofu, green vegetables, beef liver, and chicken. It is also important to supplement calcium by eating more high-protein and calcium-rich foods such as milk and tofu.