Question
Will high fever convulsions affect the baby’s brain development? Is it common for convulsions to occur when the body temperature reaches 39 degrees or above? I am particularly worried about the impact of high fever convulsions on the baby’s brain growth and development.
Answer
If a baby experiences multiple high fever convulsions, it may cause brain damage. During a convulsion, due to the suppression of breathing, the brain becomes oxygen-deprived, leading to cerebral cortex edema and further damage to the brain. Therefore, it is important to actively prevent high fever convulsions. As soon as a baby’s body temperature reaches 37.8 degrees, fever-reducing medication should be administered immediately, and the child should be taken to the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up examination without delay.