What are the symptoms of diabetic epilepsy?

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Diabetes is a common disease caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Hyperglycemia is the main clinical sign. The common symptoms include polydipsia, polyuria, overeating and emaciation. Diabetes can cause damage to multiple systems of the body, resulting in absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin secretion and decreased sensitivity of target tissue cells to insulin, resulting in protein and fat loss, A series of metabolic disorders such as water and electrolytes, one of which is hyperglycemia. Epilepsy is a kind of brain neuropathy syndrome caused by the abnormal discharge of the brain. What's the symptom of diabetic epilepsy?

What are the symptoms of diabetic epilepsy?

Diabetic epilepsy often has localized motor seizures and persistent state, which are characterized by spasms of one side muscle, angle of mouth and one side upper limb or one side limb. Each seizure lasts for 1 to several minutes, and the longest lasts for about 30 minutes. It occurs frequently, 3 to 10 times a day. During the seizure, the consciousness is clear, and the complex partial seizure occurs. First, the localized seizure occurs, and then the disturbance of consciousness occurs. Each seizure lasts for several minutes, Those who are delirious in intermission.

Sudden onset of unexplained convulsions, more common in elderly patients with diabetes. The symptoms were unilateral facial and limb convulsions, unconsciousness, lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid examination except hyperglycemia, no other abnormal changes.

The urine volume increased significantly, which could exceed 2500ml per day. The skin elasticity is poor, and there are signs of dehydration. The urine specific gravity was normal, the urine glucose was strong positive, and the blood glucose was significantly increased.

matters needing attention

Diet should be regular, avoid excessive hunger and satiety, avoid tobacco, wine, spicy food (such as coffee, coke, tea, etc.). Don't get too tired, get enough sleep, prevent colds, and avoid mood swings (such as happiness, sadness, anger, etc.). Patients should have good timing and eating habits, and the food should be nutritious and easy to digest（ Eat less sticky, salty and sweet. Mutton, beef, taro, lotus root should try to eat less, not too full. It's best to eat more fruits and vegetables. Acid food (such as peanut, walnut, pork, fish, shrimp, etc.) can inhibit the attack, ensure the supply of vitamin B, and is conducive to the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Another appropriate to eat more bean sprouts, boiled eggs and so on. Epilepsy is closely related to the lack of vitamin manganese in blood. Soybeans, wheat, lentils and other manganese rich elements can be appropriate to eat more.