Patient's question:
My child was born recently, and I noticed that the child has involuntary twitching symptoms while taking a nap. The doctor conducted a thorough examination and said it was neonatal convulsions. Currently, the child is still undergoing treatment. However, I am very worried that my little one might develop other diseases. In need of help: What are neonatal convulsions?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal seizures refer to a symptom of transient dysfunction of the central nervous system caused by various different reasons (such as birth injuries, aspiration, abnormal catabolism, infections, and congenital malformations). It is characterized by the sudden recurrence of abnormal pulses in certain neurons of the brain tissue, leading to involuntary contraction of muscles throughout the body or in specific areas. Neonatal seizures are a common emergency during the neonatal period, and they can be either benign or indicate a severe condition. They have a certain impact on brain development, so once they occur, they should be addressed urgently and the underlying cause should be identified. High fever seizures refer to seizures that occur during the initial stage of an infection with a body temperature below 39°C, excluding substantial inflammatory conditions of the brain.