Question
When a child has a fever, they exhibit symptoms such as persistent high temperature, trembling limbs, vomiting, and accompanied by upward rolling eyes and staring. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the description, the child is experiencing symptoms resembling febrile seizures. Febrile seizures are a temporary, harmless convulsion phenomenon that may occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. The symptoms of febrile seizures include sudden onset muscle spasms, limb twitching, vomiting, and sometimes upward rolling eyes and staring. This condition usually does not require special treatment, and the symptoms resolve within a few minutes, with the child returning to normal afterward. However, if the febrile seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or is accompanied by other unusual symptoms, immediate medical attention is needed. Additionally, if the child has a family history of epilepsy or exhibits convulsion symptoms different from those of febrile seizures during a fever, further examination may be required to rule out epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal brain discharges, which may lead to recurrent seizures and loss of consciousness.