Question
The baby is now three weeks and one month old and has had four seizures in total. The first seizure occurred on the second week of the first month: one seizure, which recovered spontaneously without treatment. The second seizure happened on the first week of the second month: three seizures occurred within a few hours due to viral infection without medical consultation (the body temperature was consistently above 39°C). The third seizure occurred two and a half weeks later: one seizure, and the baby was immediately taken to the doctor. The fourth seizure happened on the first week of the third month: two seizures occurred. The first seizure was not obvious, and no anti-seizure shots were administered. About eight to nine hours later, the body temperature rose again to over 39°C, and the baby had another seizure. Each time the baby had a fever, the temperature was over 39 degrees. After the fever subsided, the baby’s condition was good. Can this situation heal on its own?
Answer
Based on the child’s medical history, it is suspected that the baby’s repeated seizures, occurring more than once each time, suggest a possibility of complex febrile seizures. It is recommended to undergo an EEG to rule out epilepsy. Additionally, this condition in the baby may be due to low immunity, so close observation is necessary. If necessary, hospital visits for tests of trace elements and EEGs are recommended. It is important to strengthen care in everyday life and boost immunity by supplementing calcium and zinc elements to enhance nutrition.