Convulsions in children may be a warning sign of a serious illness, such as meningitis, or they may be due to a high fever caused by a less dangerous infection. The child's lips turn blue, his head is thrown back, and hes body is jerked by uncontrollable spasms. Put him on the floor or on a wide bed where he cannot hurt himself. Place a rolled handkerchief between hes back teeth on one side to keep him from biting his tongue. Otherwise, do not attempt to restrain him. Sponge his body with cool water or alcohol to reduce the fever. When the spasms have passed, or if they continue more than minutes, call the doctor.
CONVULSION
Convulsions in children may be a warning sign of a serious illness, such as meningitis, or they may be due to a high fever caused by a less dangerous infection. The child's lips turn blue, his head is thrown back, and hes body is jerked by uncontrollable spasms. Put him on the floor or on a wide bed where he cannot hurt himself. Place a rolled handkerchief between hes back teeth on one side to keep him from biting his tongue. Otherwise, do not attempt to restrain him. Sponge his body with cool water or alcohol to reduce the fever. When the spasms have passed, or if they continue more than minutes, call the doctor.
Convulsions in children may be a warning sign of a serious illness, such as meningitis, or they may be due to a high fever caused by a less dangerous infection. The child's lips turn blue, his head is thrown back, and hes body is jerked by uncontrollable spasms. Put him on the floor or on a wide bed where he cannot hurt himself. Place a rolled handkerchief between hes back teeth on one side to keep him from biting his tongue. Otherwise, do not attempt to restrain him. Sponge his body with cool water or alcohol to reduce the fever. When the spasms have passed, or if they continue more than minutes, call the doctor.