Epilepsy is a rather frightening disease, and some children experience extreme pain when they have seizures. So, what are the causes of infant epilepsy, including genetic inheritance from parents and the influence of various postnatal factors on infants. And during pregnancy, it is important to pay attention to one's dietary habits and emotions, and maintaining a good mindset is the best protection for the baby.
What are the causes of infantile epilepsy
The main cause of epilepsy is traumatic brain injury: the incidence of epilepsy in sheep after trauma is 5% to 50%. The longer the coma time, the more severe the brain damage, and the higher the incidence. Acute intracranial hematoma compression, intracranial hypertension caused by edema after brain parenchymal injury, can all lead to epileptic seizures. Injury after cranial surgery, brain contusion and laceration, and brain atrophy can cause insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the brain, leading to dysfunction of brain cells and epilepsy. This is the main cause of epileptic seizures.
How to prevent the occurrence of epilepsy in infants
As is well known, carrying a baby for ten months is the biggest challenge in a woman's life, because it is not just one person's safety, but the health of two generations. So for the healthy growth of the baby, pregnant women must pay attention to dietary nutrition, after all, the fetus's bones, flesh, and fur all rely on the warmth and nourishment of the mother's qi and blood. Especially during the fastest stage of baby brain development, it is important to pay attention to eating more healthy foods such as lean meat, dairy products, eggs, etc. Vegetables, fruits, and foods containing calcium and phosphorus are also indispensable.
The life of a baby is fragile, so women must pay attention to protecting themselves and the fetus inside during pregnancy. The physical condition of a baby after birth is mostly determined by the mother's diet, emotions, and mentality during pregnancy. So mothers should follow the doctor's arrangements more to prevent the occurrence of epilepsy in their babies in order to ensure a healthy body after birth.
