Question
What are the special dietary precautions that pediatric epilepsy patients should be aware of in their daily lives?
Answer
Firstly, maintain a regular lifestyle, rest on time, ensure sufficient sleep, and avoid staying up late and overexertion. At the same time, reduce the time spent watching TV or playing games for extended periods. In terms of diet, it’s best to go for light and easy-to-digest foods, consume more vegetables and fruits, and avoid drinks and foods that are spicy or irritating, such as coffee, cola, and alcohol. Also, quit smoking and drinking. Moreover, avoid taking medications containing caffeine or ephedrine, as well as drugs like trimethoprim or fluoroquinolones that may trigger epilepsy seizures. Take medication on time and regularly, and make regular hospital visits. Additionally, due to the risks associated with epilepsy seizures, it is prohibited to drive cars, swim in the sea or rivers, and work or operate machinery in open spaces.