Patient's question:
The child has a fever of 39.5 degrees and is experiencing convulsions. In March last year, they had a cold and had the same symptoms. They went to the hospital for a blood test, and the doctor said it was just caused by the fever. In March 2010, they had a cold and had a fever like this. They haven't fully recovered yet. We thought it was some kind of seizure, but the doctor said it wasn't. It was caused by high fever. I want to ask, does this happen every time they have a cold and fever? What is actually going on? Other children don't have this issue.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, it is infantile high fever convulsions, which is a common symptom in children. Because the nervous system of infants is not yet fully developed, prolonged or excessively high fever can increase the excitability of nerves and muscles, leading to convulsions. As the baby grows older, their development gradually improves, and this situation will never occur again. In the future, it is important to have infant fever-reducing medication at home. Generally, if you notice that the baby has a cold and fever, you should promptly reduce their fever to keep the body temperature below 38 degrees.The above is the advice for the question "What causes a child to have convulsions when they have a fever." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!