Question
When a child has a seizure during a fever, I want to inquire whether this behavior causes brain damage?
Answer
Children often suffer from disorientation and seizures due to high fever, a condition known as febrile seizure. Most febrile seizures are not accompanied by Sequelae, but if they occur repeatedly, they may cause varying degrees of brain damage. According to data, about 20% of children may develop epilepsy, particularly in cases where the seizure lasts long, occurs frequently, and in children who are uninterested in eating after the seizure. Additionally, children may also experience seizures at temperatures below 38°C, or those with a family history of epilepsy are more susceptible to the condition.