Patient's question:
Main symptoms: The baby developed high fever convulsions after having a fever of 39.8 degrees. After going to the hospital, an electroencephalogram revealed abnormal brain waves, and a CT scan showed poor brain development. The doctor recommended a ten-day course of Shenjie injections to stimulate the baby's brain cell development. My baby is eight months old, but from daily observations, he is just like a normal child: he can sit, smile, make two single sounds, and pick up his favorite toys by himself. I just want to ask if his future development will affect his intelligence, and whether it is necessary to undergo rehabilitation treatment.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello! It's better to have injections than not to, and it's best to complete three consecutive courses of treatment. Rehabilitation therapy is also essential. Children who experience high fever seizures are not caused by the fever itself, but rather by inherent issues in their brains that may not be satisfactory. The fever-induced convulsions are merely a trigger, meaning the external factor acts through the internal factor. From this perspective, it also suggests that the child's brain development is not as good as it should be.Recommendations: It is recommended to start rehabilitation training and treatment as early as possible. While the child's brain is developing rapidly, is highly malleable, and has strong compensatory abilities, these treatments can be effectively administered, and the child can fully recover to normal.
Lifestyle Care: It is crucial to persist in active rehabilitation training and treatment. If the child has a history of high fever seizures, seek medical attention promptly regardless of the temperature, and bring antipyretic medication. If necessary, take oral medication before visiting the doctor, without waiting for the temperature to exceed 38.5°C. Additionally, you can keep some sedative drugs at home (such as phenobarbital, diazepam). If the child develops fever, give them some to reduce central nervous system excitement and minimize the risk of further high fever seizures.