Question
My child has a fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius and is having a seizure. Last March, during a cold, they had a similar episode. We went to the hospital and had blood tests done, and they said it was caused by the fever. I had a fever in March 2010 and it was like this, it took a long time to recover, we thought it was that kind of fit, but the doctor said it wasn’t; it was caused by high fever. I want to ask, will this happen every time my child has a cold and fever? What exactly is going on? Other children don’t have this kind of thing.
Answer
Based on the situation described, the baby is experiencing high fever convulsion, which is a common symptom in children. Since children’s nervous system is still developing and not yet fully mature, prolonged or high fever can increase the excitability of the nervous muscles, leading to convulsions. As the child grows older and their development becomes more complete, this condition will not occur again. It’s recommended to have children’s fever-reducing medication at home. Generally, if you find your child has a cold and fever, you should promptly reduce their fever and control their body temperature to not exceed 38 degrees Celsius. The above suggestions are for the question “What’s Causing My Child’s Fever and Seizure?”, hoping it will be helpful to you, wishing you health!