Question
What is Neonatal Seizure? How to Treat It?
Answer
Neonatal seizure is a symptom of a temporary disruption of the nervous system caused by various different reasons (such as birth injuries, aspiration, metabolic disorders, infections, and congenital malformations). It is a common emergency during the neonatal period and can be either benign or indicate severe illness, with certain effects on brain development. Therefore, immediate treatment and cause identification are essential. Febrile seizures typically occur at the early stage of infection when the body temperature exceeds 39°C, but infections in the brain or other organs should be ruled out.