Question
Baby has a high fever accompanied by seizures, diagnosed as febrile convulsions, parents are worried about it turning into epilepsy.
Answer
Although a very small percentage of febrile convulsions may lead to epilepsy, the prognosis is generally good. Less than 7% of cases leave residual symptoms. When specific risk factors are present, the risk of developing epilepsy increases. If childhood epilepsy is not treated promptly and correctly, it may progress rapidly, causing serious harm to the child. Therefore, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and seek medical attention in a timely manner.