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What Causes Recurrent Seizures?

hi my daughter started having seizures about 5 years ago she notice that when she hadnt ate she would begin to shake and within just a few minutes she would go into having a seizure each one got to be progressively painful and she has started having memory issues shes been to many doctors each wont to put her on seizure medication instead of finding the cause she has never believed in to pills in fact the first one almost killed her she had a very bad reaction to it im sorry to have to ask this but will i have to pay each time i come on here for a question im on a fixed income
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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1. Without directly examining the patient I can't comment on the situation but because seizures occur on empty stomach check with blood sugar level [hypoglycemic seizures], and since the epilepsy diet restrict consumption of sugars/simple carbohydrates, so it would be better to eat a snack with protein and/or complex carbs rather than simple sugars.

2. as the problem is chronic [5 years] and was under observation but still, her condition has deteriorated consult a Neurologist for proper neurological examination and investigation since she has to be put on regular antiepileptic treatment.

3. Consult a doctor specialized in Pediatric Neurology as it may require pediatric intensive care unit [PICU] services and respiratory therapists since if left untreated it can cause damage to the brain.

4. I at most can let you know about the instructions which one has to follow with the epileptic patient:

- do not miss the treatment even for one day.
- avoid places where convulsions can be dangerous: swimming, driving, climbing heights, work near moving machinery, standing in train or bus doors, work near the fire.
- drugs to be continued for at least 5 years after the last fit, & then slowly tapered off over 6 months.
- instruct all relatives about the possibility of recurring fits, if they see the patient getting convulsions, support him immediately and make him lie on the ground, then put a spoon or wooden ruler between the teeth and wait for convulsions to stop.

PS. If treatment is stopped suddenly, rebound may occur and the patient may even go into status epilepticus, so remember the importance of taking treatment regularly.

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What Causes Recurrent Seizures?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. Without directly examining the patient I can t comment on the situation but because seizures occur on empty stomach check with blood sugar level [hypoglycemic seizures], and since the epilepsy diet restrict consumption of sugars/simple carbohydrates, so it would be better to eat a snack with protein and/or complex carbs rather than simple sugars. 2. as the problem is chronic [5 years] and was under observation but still, her condition has deteriorated consult a Neurologist for proper neurological examination and investigation since she has to be put on regular antiepileptic treatment. 3. Consult a doctor specialized in Pediatric Neurology as it may require pediatric intensive care unit [PICU] services and respiratory therapists since if left untreated it can cause damage to the brain. 4. I at most can let you know about the instructions which one has to follow with the epileptic patient: - do not miss the treatment even for one day. - avoid places where convulsions can be dangerous: swimming, driving, climbing heights, work near moving machinery, standing in train or bus doors, work near the fire. - drugs to be continued for at least 5 years after the last fit, & then slowly tapered off over 6 months. - instruct all relatives about the possibility of recurring fits, if they see the patient getting convulsions, support him immediately and make him lie on the ground, then put a spoon or wooden ruler between the teeth and wait for convulsions to stop. PS. If treatment is stopped suddenly, rebound may occur and the patient may even go into status epilepticus, so remember the importance of taking treatment regularly. - Only when you ask a General Physician [GP] or Premium [Specialist] Question you have to pay a nominal fee, otherwise feel free to ask on public forum platform