Patient's question:
My baby just turned 6 months old. I took her for a photo session, and after that, she developed a high fever. She also cried nonstop at night and refused to take naps. I took her to the hospital for a thorough check-up, including blood tests and a chest X-ray. The doctor said it was a febrile seizure. What are the differences between febrile seizures and encephalitis?Doctor's answer:
High fever convulsions are a manifestation of the body due to the thermoregulatory center being lower than the normal value, while encephalitis is a syndrome caused by brain inflammation, representing two different types of diseases. For patients who experience multiple episodes of high fever convulsions, cooling measures should be implemented under the guidance of professionals to prevent the child's temperature from rising further, as severe cases may be life-threatening. While taking additional medication, parents can also provide the child with ample lukewarm water, apply lukewarm water compresses, or use damp towels for cooling.