Consequences of high fever convulsions in children

Children are most susceptible to fever. On the one hand, it is because of their body resistance, and on the other hand, it is because they do not know how to take care of themselves. The characteristic of high fever is fever, but some children also have convulsions. This phenomenon should be taken seriously. There are many possible reasons, some of which are very serious. So, what are the consequences of high fever convulsions in children?

Convulsion is commonly known as convulsion. Convulsion due to high fever in children is one of the common emergencies. The main manifestations are paroxysmal twitching of the limbs and facial muscles, often accompanied by upward rolling, staring or squinting of the eyeballs on both sides, and unconsciousness.

It is more common in children between 6 months and 3 years old.

Many times, muscle spasms are caused by high fever, so you don’t need to worry too much about a one-time convulsion. It usually lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, and basically does not exceed 10 minutes. After the attack, the patient is conscious.

If the convulsion lasts more than ten minutes, you must be careful, because the fever itself may be caused by epilepsy.

If a child has a febrile convulsion, parents should remain calm and not panic. Carry the child to the bed and make him lie flat; then tilt the child's head to one side to prevent sputum from being inhaled into the trachea and causing suffocation; put a spoon in the child's mouth to prevent the child from biting his tongue and ensure ventilation. Then go to the hospital in time.

Here, I want to make it clear that fever is not necessarily a bad thing.

Because fever is often caused by infection (bacteria or viruses), it will stimulate the human body to respond, and the body temperature will move up. High temperature is not conducive to the proliferation of bacteria or viruses, thereby alleviating the symptoms of infection.

However, if you actively reduce the fever at this time, it is equivalent to providing an environment for bacteria or viruses to survive, and they will continue to run rampant in the body and damage the body. Therefore, when you have a fever, the first thing to do is not to reduce the fever, but to find out the cause of the fever and treat it accordingly.

However, for patients with a history of febrile convulsions or epilepsy, as well as severe heart, brain, or lung diseases, active cooling is recommended to prevent drastic changes in the disease.

Fever won’t damage your brain! Unless the initial infection is caused by a pathogen that can easily damage the brain, such as meningitis, ordinary bacteria and viruses will not cause such severe damage.

After having a fever, children's spirit will be affected to some extent, so rest is very important! ! ! Don't wake up your child who is resting to take medicine, as that will only make the child feel worse.

Parents also need to replenish their children with water in time, because high fever will accelerate the evaporation of water.

Second, you can give your child a hot bath to help them sweat and cool down. Avoid using alcohol as it is too irritating to children's skin.

Third, wear loose clothes to help the skin dissipate heat. Don’t think that you have to cover up your sweat when you get hot, and just don’t blow cold air at this time.