Khaberni - Dr. German Tim Niehus said that the cause of fever convulsions in children is not accurately known yet, but it is likely due to the rapid change in body temperature.
The chief physician at the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Helios Clinic Krefeld explained that fever convulsions cause panic and alarm for parents; the child rolls their eyes, their body shakes, and they lose consciousness for a brief period. Although fever convulsions seem serious, they ultimately are harmless as they do not cause brain damage.
Although fever convulsions do not lead to permanent damage, the child may get hurt during a convulsive episode.
To prevent that, parents should stay with the child and soothe them, the child should lie on their side in a stable position with their mouth and nose kept open, and tight clothing should be slightly loosened to allow the child to breathe better.
It is not advisable to give the child any food or drink during a convulsive episode due to the risk of choking.
It is also important to pad hard objects near the child such as legs of tables and beds with blankets and pillows to minimize the risk of injury.
Dr. Niehus added that there are medications that can be used to treat fever convulsions, indicating that fever-reducing medications do not prevent the occurrence of fever convulsions.
In any case, it is always necessary to consult a doctor to determine whether fever convulsions are a warning of another serious illness such as meningitis or epilepsy.
