The biggest concern for parents is that their baby may feel uncomfortable, especially when they have a fever. They are afraid that their baby will burn their brain, which will have a significant impact on their future life. Some babies may experience convulsions when they have a fever, which makes parents very nervous and at a loss. So, how to deal with a baby's high fever and convulsions? Let's learn about it together.
1. The baby may experience fever and convulsions throughout the body, as well as symptoms of shivering. Parents should be careful as it may be due to nerve spasms caused by persistent high fever. The baby's body temperature may already be around 38 to 39 degrees Celsius, and it is necessary to take them to the hospital for examination immediately. If not checked, it may cause convulsions, and even symptoms of limb twitching and deformation due to nerve spasms.
2. When a baby experiences convulsions, parents should first remain calm and not shake the baby or rub their hands and feet forcefully, let alone make loud noises to the baby. Parents should tilt their baby's head back to one side, then wet the head with a cold towel or let it rest on an ice pack. Loosen the collar and use alcohol to wipe the neck, armpits, and other areas for physical cooling.
3. Parents should not allow their baby to take antipyretic medication without authorization until the cause of the baby's convulsions has been identified, in order to avoid delaying the condition. After the baby's convulsions stop, give them plenty of water to prevent excessive sweating and collapse.
Baobao has a high fever and convulsions. Parents should not be too nervous and keep shaking the baby. They should handle it calmly. At the same time, promptly send the baby to the hospital for treatment and identify the cause. Generally, babies are prone to fever due to poor physical condition. After the baby's fever improves, it is recommended to take them for exercise to enhance their physical fitness.
