Question
What causes seizures in children every time they have a fever?
Answer
Febrile seizures are a common occurrence in infants. Based on your situation, your child is two years old, and as soon as their body temperature slightly exceeds their normal level, they will start having seizures. Moreover, their body temperature rises each time they have a seizure, and the episodes usually occur between 8 and 10 PM. This has happened three times within a year, and each time, cephalosporin-type anti-inflammatory medication and fever-reducing drugs were administered without any history of allergies. Last night, the child had a fever with some twitching, and a hospital CT scan showed no issues. The white blood cell count was high, and there were also problems with the myocardium. Cefotaxime was used, and by this morning, there was some improvement. This situation suggests a complex febrile seizure that may develop into epilepsy. It is recommended to check the EEG two weeks after the seizure.