Question
I suddenly had cramps, my face twisted, my eyes couldn’t focus in the same direction, my hands twisted, my body turned blue, I bit my teeth tightly, and it lasted for about five minutes. Later, I stuffed a towel into my mouth forcefully and rubbed the sole of my feet. It gradually relieved after about half an hour. After that, I felt pain all over my body. After sleeping for one night, I was back to normal the next day. This has happened twice, with about a month and a half between the two occurrences. What is this problem, and what should I do? Thank you.
Answer
The symptoms of epilepsy mainly manifest in sensory and consciousness, often accompanied by convulsions, foaming at the mouth, and relatively short duration. Many patients who have experienced it don’t know what happened afterward. Epileptic patients should first not drink alcohol, not smoke; avoid staying up late; avoid eating spicy or irritating food; maintain a good mood, don’t get angry; do more physical exercise to strengthen their physique and reduce the occurrence of colds.