Question
The child has a fever of 38.5 degrees and develops low fever after taking antipyretics. In the afternoon, their fever rises to 38.9 degrees. After sniffling, they experience urinary incontinence and lose consciousness with staring eyes. The doctor administered 2 milligrams of dexamethasone, and they were admitted to the hospital for oxygen and medication treatment. That night, they had a low-grade fever again. Is this encephalitis?
Answer
This situation is a case of convulsions caused by high fever, which can be prevented by preventing the child from having a fever. The key is to enhance the child’s resistance, avoid catching a cold and developing a fever. Oral administration of Yu Ping Feng San granules and external application of levamisole ointment can help boost their resistance and prevent high fever convulsions.