Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 years 8 months old. We observed high temperature yesterday night. She vomited and after cleaning her mouth we gave 5 mL Panadol. Thereafter, she has lay down on bed and after roughly 15 minutes of her sleep we observed a strange physical movement and that lasted approximately 5 to 10 minutes with the following typical observations. Her arms began to twitch, no noise or liquid from her mouth and eyes are not rolling as usual. We immediately rushed to hospital. The laboratory data showed temperature 38.5 degree Celsius. Initial blood test results were WBC count 27230 cells per cubic mm, polymorphs 82%, procalcitonin 0.8 ng/mL. In chest x-ray there are some right mid zone opacities seen. She stayed there as an inpatient for three days with liquid (Nacl 0.45% and Dextrose 5%) and antibiotics. Except procalcitonin all above values are dropped. Procalcitonin increased to 8.5 in between and on final discharge day it was 2 ng/mL. She had EEG test and the 16 channel sedated pediatric record channel done according to the 10:20 system of electrode placement, which is attached for your reference. She was prescribed with the following medications. Augmentin 228 mg/5 mL - 70 mL suspension in powder form, Mucosolvan, Biogaia Probiotic drops, Vitane liquid 200 mL, Nebulizer (Combivent 2.5 ml + Pulmicort 0.25 mg/mL) and Depakine 200 mg/mL.My concerns are can it be classified as a typical febrile convulsions with the present EEG report? Though the physical symptoms and a family run that is myself and her father had some sort of shivering in childhood observations show it as a normal febrile convulsions. Does a typical febrile convulsion cause any harm? With my limited knowledge and web reading, it never causes harm and also no medicine can stop the re-occurrence. But, still I am worried. What is the benefit of Depakine oral solution? Shall my daughter stop taking Depakine medicine? Please clear my doubts.
Hi. I have read your query thoroughly, seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understood your concern. For further information consult a paediatrician online -->