Patient's question:
Boy, the child is 8 years old. Recently, the child has had a fever and said their body hurts, but they don't know what's wrong. Please ask; how to treat convulsions during a fever in children?Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous, and clinical diagnosis can be divided into infectious and non-infectious categories, with infectious causes being more common. Common causes include colds, for example. It is essential to first identify the underlying cause of the fever and address it accordingly. High temperatures can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also necessary to control the body temperature. The main methods for reducing fever are medication and physical cooling. Specific medications should preferably be used under the guidance of a doctor. When the temperature is not above 38.5°C, the focus should be on increasing fluid intake. If the temperature is higher, active use of antipyretic medications and physical cooling methods should be initiated. At the same time, it is important to drink more water.