What are the Possible Side Effects of Epilepsy Diet?
Epilepsy diet also has some possible side effects like other epilepsy treatments. The side effects of epilepsy diet may disappear if they are managed early. The possible side effects of epilepsy diet include: • Retarded growth resulting from nutritional deficiency • Dehydration • Constipation • Kidney stones, caused by a uric acid buildup in blood • Inflammation of pancreas (Pancreatitis) • Menstrual irregularities in women • High cholesterol levels • Behavioral changes • Decreased bone density • Vomiting The epilepsy diet does not supply adequate amounts of the vitamins and minerals that the body requires. Therefore people on epilepsy diet may develop vitamin and mineral deficiency if they don’t take vitamin and mineral supplements. Sometimes epilepsy diet may build up high levels of fat in the blood. Therefore, before going for an epilepsy diet it is always advisable to consult your doctor.
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