Patient's question:
The baby started fevering at around midnight on March 7th. The doctor diagnosed it as viral herpes, and they are taking medication for it. From 2 PM on March 7th to 15:00 on March 8th, the baby had a persistent high fever (39-40°C). During this period, they were given three suppositories of acetaminophen and one dose of Chen Gong Zai Xin, but the fever did not subside at all. This means the baby had a continuous high fever for 25 hours. I’m wondering if this prolonged high fever could have led to a fever seizure during sleep, which I didn’t notice?Doctor's answer:
General febrile seizures usually occur within 24 hours of fever. Since your baby has been feverish for 25 hours, it is unlikely to experience a high fever seizure. The baby continues to have a fever. It is recommended to take oral antiviral medication and drink more water to prevent dehydration. Additionally, it is suggested to take "Compound Zinc and Bismuth Granules (1/3 bag 3 times a day)" three times a day at fixed times to control the temperature. Once the fever is controlled and no longer present, do not take it anymore.