Question
Is a child’s fever, convulsions, and foaming at the mouth a serious condition? After giving the child a fever-reducing medicine, such symptoms appeared on the third day; has the condition worsened?
Answer
From the description you provided, it seems that the child has experienced a recurrence of high fever seizures. This is quite common in children under six years old and is primarily caused by convulsions when body temperature rises again. In this situation, it is usually necessary to use sedative drugs promptly to rapidly control body temperature, keeping it around 38 degrees Celsius. If convulsions occur again, they may cause damage to the child’s nervous system. For patients with severe vomiting and foaming at the mouth, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive timely treatment according to the doctor’s advice, avoiding blind medication that may worsen the condition. The above answer is for reference only and hopes it can be of some help, thank you.