EpilepsyThis common neurological disorder hangs over patients and their families like a haze. Because of its sudden onset, it often catches people off guard and brings heavy distress to patients and their families. So,Is it possible to prevent epilepsy from happening early?And how can we start preventing it?
Prevention is certainly the most ideal state. However, epilepsy is a disease that is affected by a variety of factors such as genetics and the environment, so prevention is often difficult. Still, for epilepsy, we need to focus more on how to stop or reduce its seizures.
How to prevent seizures?These measures will definitely help you
Preventing seizures is a job that requires patience and care. As a doctor, I know the pain and distress of people with epilepsy. Therefore, I will give you some practical advice to help you prevent seizures.
First and foremost, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing seizures. Eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising moderately, and avoiding overexertion are all very important. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking. These measures help maintain good health and reduce the risk of seizures.
Secondly, avoiding irritation and stress is also an important factor in preventing seizures. Emotions such as overexcitement, anxiety, stress, etc., can lead to seizures. Therefore, we should learn to control our emotions and avoid overstimulation and stress.
In addition, regular epilepsy check-ups and** are also important measures to prevent seizures. With regular check-ups, doctors can identify and treat potential problems in a timely manner, thereby reducing the risk of seizures. At the same time, it is also very important to receive a regular **, because the correct ** can help control epilepsy symptoms and reduce the number of seizures.
Finally, maintaining a positive mindset is also key to preventing seizures. We should learn to face the challenges and difficulties in life and maintain an optimistic attitude and a positive attitude. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain good communication and communication with family and friends, as they can provide support and help us to better cope with the challenges of the disease.
What are the signs that precede a seizure?Note that these "signals" are not acceptableIgnore!
Based on extensive clinical experience, we have found that some patients show some signs before a seizure:These include auditory abnormalities, olfactory abnormalities, visual abnormalities, and minimal absence seizuresand other symptoms.
01.Auditory abnormalities.
In terms of hearing abnormalities, patients may hear bells, speeches, bird calls, insect calls, buzzing machine sounds, etc., and even distortion such as sudden loudening or smallening of real sounds in the outside world.
02.Abnormal sense of smell.
In terms of abnormal sense of smell, patients may smell some non-existent odors before the onset of the disease, such as pungent rubber odor, fishy smell, sulfuric acid and other pungent and unpleasant odors.
03.Visual abnormalities.
In terms of visual abnormalities, people with epilepsy will feel that they have seen moving or stationary light spots, apertures, sparks, black spots, monochrome or colored things, etc., and sometimes they will appear as dark and blurred vision, resulting in nervousness and anxiety.
04.Minor seizures of absence seizures.
Absence mini-mal seizures are characterized by the person suddenly stopping the movement of his hands and both eyes are straight, and he is ignored when he is told to do so, and this stunned feeling occasionally lasts for a few seconds. Symptoms such as sudden interruption of mental activity and loss of consciousness are all precursors of epilepsy.
These signals can be a sign of an imminent seizure, so people and their families should pay close attention to their physical changes. Have you learned?