Question
A three-and-a-half-year-old child once experienced a high fever convulsion and had another one at four months and three months later. After the convulsion, the child lost consciousness and remained unconscious until several hours later. Does a high fever convulsion affect the child’s brain?
Answer
Case Analysis: The duration of the child’s convulsion is an important factor in assessment. Guidance: After a child experiences a high fever convulsion, they often feel very tired and may fall into a deep sleep. As they grow older, the frequency of high fever convulsions typically decreases, and they may even disappear completely. Doctor’s Inquiry: The baby is very tired after having a fit and is prone to drowsiness. With age, high fever seizures tend to decrease, as inquired by the healing doctor: