Children with high fever have seizures

Patient's question:

High fever with convulsions for five to six minutes

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the Condition: Hello, the child's convulsions are due to high fever, which is preventable.
Guidance: High fever seizures (convulsions) in children typically occur between 6 months and 3 years of age, with the highest incidence in children under 1 year old. The reason is that the brain development in young children is not yet mature, and the entire cerebral cortex dominates. Once exposed to a certain stimulus, an excessive excitation state may occur, leading to convulsions. If the high fever exceeds 39°C, it can cause a series of disorders in brain cell function, making the central nervous system excessively agitated and resulting in convulsions. This is commonly seen in acute respiratory infections and toxic dysentery. High fever convulsions are also related to genetic factors, as some parents and siblings may have a history of high fever convulsions. This genetic information only manifests under high fever conditions and at specific ages.
Lifestyle Care: For children who have experienced high fever convulsions, it is important to control the fever, especially for children under 2 years old. The home should always have some phenobarbital mixture on hand, which can both reduce fever and sedate. Generally, if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic medication can be administered. Additionally, physical cooling methods such as applying cold towels can be used for the child, as long as the child's body temperature is kept from becoming too high, this can prevent the occurrence of convulsions.