Can empty stomach cause seizures?

Can empty stomach cause seizures?

“An empty stomach might hold acid down. Since seizures almost always happen during sleep, maybe just not eating after 5 p.m. could do the trick.

Does vitamin C help seizures?

Vitamin C, easily transported through the blood-brain barrier, is proved to reduce injury in the hippocampus during seizures. Depending on type of seizures, it has mostly inhibitory activity and even decreases mortality.

Can caffeine cause a seizure?

As caffeine is a stimulant, it can trigger seizures in some people. Even drinking large amounts of tea or coffee can give you more than the daily recommended amount of caffeine and this could trigger a seizure if you have already a lower seizure threshold.

How often does a poodle have a seizure?

Meds 3 times a day for her lifetime. However, there were things that seemed to many times trigger her seizures. Loud noises, such as yelling, or a pan dropping to the floor seemed to set her off. Other times, it would be the door bell ringing. Or the phone ringing. And many times, there wouldn’t be any rhyme nor reason as to what would set her off.

What foods should you not eat if you have epilepsy?

Ginkgo Nuts. Ginkgo nuts are commonly eaten in Japan and China. The study noted that this food triggered seizures in individuals who did not have a history of epilepsy or seizures of any kind. If you have epilepsy, it is best to not eat an excess of ginkgo nuts, since they may be toxic to nerves.

Why did my minipoodle Merlin have a seizure?

My minipoodle Merlin from 20 years ago had epilepsy. The seizures started in the middle of the night when he was about 3 years. I had never experienced anything like that before so we thought he had hurt himself falling off the bed. It turned out to be a seizure that caused him to fall off the bed.

Are there any foods that can cause a seizure?

According to the Epilepsy Society, there are no known foods that trigger seizures, unless you have reflex epilepsy. This type of epilepsy is triggered by outside sources, including flashing lights, loud noises or even reading.