Child fainted after catching a cold and having a fever

Patient's question:

BR>Medical History: On May 8, 2004, after catching a cold, the patient developed a fever of 38.4°C. After taking a bath, while applying mosquito repellent, they suddenly exclaimed "Ah" and then fainted, with purple lips. The episode lasted for 2-3 minutes. On August 14, 2004, after catching a cold and developing a fever, the patient suddenly exclaimed "Ah" while playing at home and then fainted, with purple lips. The episode lasted for 2-3 minutes. On April 16, 2005, and December 2005, after catching a cold and developing a fever, the patient suddenly exclaimed "Ah" and fainted, with symptoms similar to the previous two episodes, lasting for 1 minute. What condition does this belong to? How should it be treated?

Doctor's answer:

38.4 occurred convulsions, and the duration was 2-3 minutes, which may be classified as complex high fever convulsions. Close observation is required. Any slight fever should prompt immediate medical attention to prevent convulsions. Frequent convulsions can lead to brain hypoxia, resulting in brain cell damage.

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