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My baby who is 8 months old had convulsions. What could be the reason?

My baby is 8 months old and recently had a bout of a viral infection with high grade fever. He has also convulsions at night. Could this be due to the infection or is it a problem with the brain development?

2 Answers

you should have an evaluation with your pediatrician. It's possible that the convulsions are due to the fever, but there are other diagnoses that need to be considered. A good pediatrician will go through these with you in person, to explain them fully. It would take a long time to do this via email, and that is not in your best interest. You want something there who can answer any questions you might have at the time.
I only take care of newborn babies, but this could be febrile seizures or something more serious. Please see your pediatrician or go to the ER.