Patient's question:
Two days before the New Year, my child suddenly had a high fever of 39 degrees and fainted... We had to rush to the hospital for emergency treatment to save him... This happened again when my child was one and a half years old... I remember it happened three times. I hope the experts can provide a diagnosis.Doctor's answer:
Symptom Analysis: Symptoms caused by high fever and convulsions.Treatment Suggestions: It is possible that the convulsions are caused by fever, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. Most convulsions are due to fever. Of course, if there is a calcium deficiency, fever makes convulsions more likely. If the convulsions are caused by fever, the first step should be fever reduction treatment and anticonvulsant treatment. Additionally, targeted treatment for the underlying cause is necessary.
Lifestyle Care: Fever-reducing drugs should be a household staple for children. Commonly used ones on the market include "Tylenol, Tylenol, Motrin, Children's Tylenol Chews," etc. They can be selected and stored according to different age groups. Use them when the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C. You can also prepare antelope horn powder or capsules, which can be used in combination with fever-reducing drugs to prevent convulsions during high fever in children. Provide plenty of warm water to drink, or use physical cooling methods such as ice packs or alcohol baths. After fever reduction treatment, parents should recheck the child's temperature to determine if the fever has subsided or if the temperature is in a declining phase. Children with a history of high fever and convulsions should seek medical attention early in the fever. Patients with a history of asthma, favism, or those who have not used fever-reducing drugs should use them under the guidance of a doctor.