Patient's question:
Male baby, 17 months old, previously in good health. My baby suddenly developed a high fever at 8:30 PM the other night (he was fine just a few minutes ago). Using an electronic thermometer, the armpit temperature was 39.2°C. I gave him half a pack of Chen Gong Za Xin, and perhaps after about half an hour, the baby suddenly had a seizure. His eyes rolled back, his hands clenched tightly, his lips turned purple, and he spat out a little foam from his mouth. It lasted for perhaps over two minutes. He had never had seizures before when he had a fever.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Febrile seizures are a common condition in children. The overall prognosis is good. This is related to genetic and developmental factors. Some children may only have one episode in their lifetime, while others may have more, varying from person to person. Complex febrile seizures can occur without fever.Advice: If your child has had one episode, it is recommended that if they develop a fever of 38°C, they can take fever-reducing medication. You can also keep some phenobarbital at home, which can be taken during a fever to help prevent seizures.
Children with fair skin are more prone to seizures, but this is not necessarily true. However, if a child with fair skin and red hair experiences recurrent seizures, it may be worth considering whether there is an underlying metabolic disorder.
The claim that they should not eat chicken and avoid it until the age of 16 is not valid and lacks evidence.