Patient's question:
A child reappears with a fever and convulsions. Convulsions occur during fever, mainly characterized by twitching of the hands and feet, rolling of the eyes, and a limp state. The follow-up hospital is Nantong Affiliated Hospital. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Originally, the doctor prescribed two doses of fever-reducing medication and ordered a blood test. What kind of assistance is needed: What caused this?Doctor's answer:
Also known as "twitching," it is alternatively referred to as "fits" or "seizures." It is most commonly observed in infants and young children, with younger age groups experiencing higher rates of incidence. Generally, brief episodes of twitching have little to no significant impact on the brain. However, prolonged twitching, especially in cases of status epilepticus, may lead to permanent neurological damage. Childhood seizures can be accompanied by fever or occur without it. Those accompanied by fever are often caused by infectious diseases, while those without fever are typically due to non-infectious conditions. In addition to epilepsy, other potential causes include dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, hypoglycemia, drug toxicity, food poisoning, hereditary metabolic disorders, traumatic brain injury, and brain tumors.