Patient's question:
I have a little daughter at home, she just turned one year old. A while ago, she caught a cold and fever because I didn't take good care of her. It kept coming and going, and she didn't get better. Last night, she suddenly had a high fever, and it was very severe. She had a fever seizure. Later, she calmed down on her own. Do I need to take her to the hospital again?Doctor's answer:
Children having seizures during a fever is a serious condition. Currently, there is no definite scientific research that can prove what causes children to have seizures when they have a fever. However, if the child has a seizure during a fever and is not properly cared for, it may lead to the child fainting again. In some cases, it can also cause brain injury, which can be quite severe. In addition to potentially causing the child to be in a life-threatening condition, it is recommended to take the child to a pediatric hospital for a comprehensive and thorough examination.