Recently, many children have been infected with the new coronavirus, and many children can have a high fever all at once, even reaching 39 or 40 degrees, which makes parents very worried. They often worry that their child's brain will be damaged or even febrile seizures. In response to these concerns of parents, I try to provide some information and advice to help them better understand febrile seizures and let go of their doubts. This article will discuss in detail the treatment, treatment and preventive measures of febrile seizures, hoping to help parents.
Febrile seizures are a type of seizure that is inInfants and young childrenA common acute illness in which the child has a fever that occurs suddenly and is generalized or localizedMusclesClonic convulsions. These tics usually last only a short time and are most common in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. According to statistics, 80% to 85% of febrile seizures are simple febrile seizures, that is, caused by fever alonePrognosisUsually good.
The most typical manifestation of isolated febrile seizures is twitching of the limbsMusclesStiffness and loss of consciousness. Your child may have bruising around the mouth or face, eyes turning up or irregularly, trismus closing, and in severe cases, foaming at the mouth. Despite the fact that the symptoms of febrile seizures may seem scary, howeverPrognosisUsually good, parents don't need to worry too much.
When a child has a febrile seizure, parents first need to stay calm and follow these five steps to deal with it, and in general there will not be much of a problem:
1.Keep your surroundings safe: Move out of the chairs around youtableand other sharp objects to avoid secondary injury. However, unless the environment is very dangerous, parents should not move their children lightly, and it is best to let them stay where they are.
2.Unfasten your child's collar: this will keep your child's breathing open and help lower itBody temperature
3.Stay on your side: Your child may have discharge or vomit in his mouth during febrile seizures, which can be avoided by lying on his or her sideRespiratory tractto avoid the risk of suffocation.
4.Clean the mouth: If there is food or other foreign objects in your child's mouth, parents should remove them as gently as possible, but do not use strong pulling.
5.Medical examination: When the child's seizures have stopped, parents should take the child to the hospital for a check-up immediately. If your child's seizures persist for more than 5 minutes, or if they do not regain consciousness after the seizure ends, or if they have multiple seizures within 24 hours, parents should call emergency services immediately**.
It should be noted that parents must avoid using some wrong ways when dealing with their children's febrile seizures, such as pinching the person's midriff, stuffing things in the mouth, picking the throat, etc. These methods can be life-threatening for children. Ensuring proper handling can avoid unnecessary injuries.
Parents should not be too concerned that a temporary, febrile seizure caused solely by a fever will not cause significant damage to the child's brain. However, it is still recommended that parents take their children to the doctor for a check-up to rule out other possibilities**.
However, some children may have intellectual problems after a fever because the pathogen directly invades the brain, causing it to be damaged, such as:MeningitisIntracranial hemorrhageBrain tumorsWait. After brain damage,Body temperatureThere may be confusion in the regulatory center, resulting in:Body temperatureAbnormal, not only high temperatures, but also low temperatures may occur.
Febrile seizures vary. Epidemiological surveys have shown that the ** rate of febrile seizures in children is about 30% to 40%. The young age at which the first seizure occurs (less than 15 months) is a major risk factor for febrile seizures**. The chances are higher if your child also has the following risk factors:
Children with 1 2 risk factors above have a 20% 25% risk, and if they have 3 or 4 risk factors, the risk increases to 40% to 50%.
Febrile seizures in themselves do not have a negative impact on the child's intelligence and development. Parents should try to prevent their child's fever and reduce the number of febrile seizures. Here are some steps to prevent febrile seizures:
1.Control febrile illnesses: Detect and ** diseases that may cause your child's fever, such as coldsUpper respiratory tract infectionsWait. Parents can use physical cooling and give appropriate amounts of medication to cool their children downBody temperature
2.Keep the room temperature right: Keep the temperature in the room, don't wear too much clothing for your child, and avoid sweating too much.
3.Infection prevention: Strengthen your child's personal hygiene, wash their hands regularly, keep the environment clean, and try to avoid contact with sick people and people with infectious diseases.
4. Regular work and rest: ensure that children have enough sleep and rest time to avoid excessive fatigue.
5.Regular physical examination: Take your child to the hospital for physical examination regularly to detect and ** diseases that may cause fever in time.
In conclusion, for most children, febrile seizures, although they may seem scary, are neverthelessPrognosisUsually good. Parents should remain calm and follow the correct approach to their child's febrile seizures. At the same time, parents should also take precautions to minimize the number of fevers in their childrenLow-grade feverRisk of sexual seizures. If parents still have concerns, they can consult a doctor for further guidance and advice.