Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. What should I do if my child has a fever and convulsions?Doctor's answer:
General treatment: First, have the child lie on their side, loosen the collar, clear secretions from the mouth, nose, and throat, and maintain airway patency to prevent asphyxiation. Place a dental pad between the upper and lower molars to prevent tongue bites, then send the child to the hospital for treatment. Methods for controlling convulsions include acupuncture therapy and oral or intravenous administration of sedative drugs. If oral or intravenous administration is difficult, retention enemas can also be used. Control of infection: For convulsions caused by high fever due to bacterial or viral infections, antibiotics should be used to control the infection.