German Dr. Tim Nehus said that the cause of fever cramps in children is not known precisely 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 the Helios Klinikum Krefeld explained that fever cramps cause panic and panic among parents. The child rolls his eyes, his body trembles, and he loses consciousness for a short period. Although fever cramps seem dangerous, they are ultimately harmless; As it does not cause brain damage.
Although fever convulsions do not lead to permanent damage, the child may be exposed to injury during a seizure.
To prevent this from happening, parents should stay with the child and calm him down. The child should also lie on his side and assume a stable position while keeping his mouth and nose open, taking care to loosen tight clothing slightly to allow the child to breathe better.
It is not permissible to give the child any food or drink during a seizure; Due to the risk of suffocation.
It is also important to line solid objects close to the child, such as the legs of tables and beds, with covers and pillows, in order to reduce the risk of injury.
Dr. Nehus added that there are medications that can be used to treat fever cramps, noting that fever-reducing medications do not prevent fever cramps.
In any case, you should always consult a doctor to determine whether fever cramps herald another serious illness such as meningitis or epilepsy.