Patient's question:
The baby is three weeks and one month old. There have been a total of four seizures. The first one occurred on the second week: the baby had one seizure, which resolved on its own without treatment. The second one was during the second week and a half: due to a viral infection, the baby had three seizures within a few hours without seeking medical attention (the temperature was consistently above 39°C). The third one was on the second and a half week: the baby had one seizure, and immediate medical attention was sought. The fourth one was on the third week and a half: the baby had two seizures. The first seizure was not very noticeable, and no anticonvulsant injection was given. After about eight to nine hours, the temperature rose again to above 39°C, leading to another seizure. Each time the baby had a seizure, the temperature was above 39°C. After the fever subsided, the baby was in good spirits and behaved normally.Is the baby's condition serious? Can it recover on its own?
Doctor's answer:
A three-month-old baby with a fever experienced high fever seizures again. In total, there have been four episodes of high fever seizures. Each time the fever subsides, the baby's mental state returns to normal, just like usual. This is the characteristic of high fever seizures—after the seizure, the baby is alert and in good spirits. This situation requires preventive measures to prevent further seizures. When the baby has a fever, promptly administer fever-reducing medication while also seeking immediate follow-up care at the pediatric department of the hospital to actively address the underlying condition. If this is left to recur, it could become very serious. After the age of seven, this situation will never occur again.