Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old child frequently has a fever and colds, and since last year, has had several episodes of convulsions with foaming at the mouth, accompanied by purple lips and unconsciousness. These symptoms occur once a month, mostly at night. What kind of illness might the child have, can it be diagnosed, and how is the diagnosis conducted?
Answer
Children under five years old are prone to convulsions during high fever or prolonged low fever due to underdeveloped nervous systems and unstable temperature regulation abilities, along with individual constitution and other comprehensive factors. This condition is known as fever-induced seizures and is usually not serious, often resolving after the age of five. However, some children may have brain development abnormalities or abnormal brain discharges.Brain Electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain CT scans can be conducted based on the child’s convulsion condition. If the results are normal, it indicates a fever-induced seizure episode.