What to Do When a Child Has a Fever and Convulsion

Question

The child is 11 years old, and recently he has a fever and says he has body pain, but he doesn’t know what’s wrong. What should I do if a child has a fever and convulsion?

Answer

If a child’s fever exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing medication should be used, such as anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing suspension. Since the child’s fever has reached 39 degrees, it is best to measure his temperature; if it exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you need to use fever-reducing medication. At the same time, it is recommended to undergo a routine blood test to see if there is an infection. If it’s caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics are needed; for viral infections, antiviral medication is required. Moreover, in addition to treatment, patients need to maintain regular daily routines, do well in preventing colds and keeping warm, develop good eating habits, eat more light and soft foods, ventilate frequently, and drink plenty of hot water, all of which help prevent the occurrence of diseases.