Babies are prone to fever, and sometimes febrile seizures may occur during the process of fever. Febrile seizures refer to the convulsions that occur in babies during the fever process (usually with a body temperature above 38 ℃). Febrile seizures usually occur in babies under 5 years old, with an incidence rate of 2% to 4%, and a high incidence age of 1 to 1.5 years old.; Once a baby experiences febrile seizures, parents can be quite nervous. How should parents handle it correctly when encountering a baby's febrile seizures? Mom and Dad, come and watch!
The N major manifestations of febrile seizures in babies
During the process of a baby's fever, convulsions may occur, mainly manifested as body rigidity, twitching, eye movement or flipping up; Loss of consciousness and inability to respond in a short period of time; Breathing may be disrupted and lips may turn blue; Some babies may have tightly closed teeth and foam at the mouth; The convulsions usually subside within a few minutes, and after the relief, the baby usually feels sleepy and wants to sleep.
Why do febrile seizures occur
At present, the specific cause of febrile seizures is unclear, which may be related to abnormal brain discharge caused by the process of rising body temperature.
The most common cause of fever is infection, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, with viral infections being the most common; In addition to infection, sometimes fever may also occur after vaccination, with the most common vaccine being MMR. Some babies may experience fever 8-14 days after vaccination, and during the fever process, they may experience febrile seizures.
If there are other family members with a history of febrile seizures, the possibility of febrile seizures in the baby will increase, indicating that febrile seizures may be related to genetics; Febrile seizures usually occur in babies under the age of 5, possibly due to the immature nervous system in this age group.
Family management methods for febrile seizures
Most febrile seizures will stop on their own in a short period of time, and parents should first remain calm before taking the following measures:
The baby should lie on their side to facilitate the discharge of oral secretions. If there are secretions or vomit in the baby's mouth, they should be cleared out in a timely manner to prevent them from being accidentally inhaled into the trachea;
Do not hold or hug the baby to restrict their hand and foot movements. You can loosen the baby's clothing to facilitate heat dissipation and reduce restraint;
Do not stuff anything into the baby's mouth. Convulsive babies will not bite their own tongue, so do not stuff your fingers, chopsticks, or tongue depressors into the baby's mouth to avoid finger injury or damage to the baby's mouth;
It is best to check the clock to record the time or estimate the time. If the baby's seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, take them to the hospital to see a doctor or call the local emergency number as soon as possible.
