very high temp conditions in baby

[Anko13]

Hi am new to this so bear with me.

I am currrently PG.

I had a condition when I was a baby trying to find out the name for it as my mum can't remember the name.

As a baby I used to get very high temp of 102 for no reason. My parents would struggle to bring my temp down and I would often end up in hospital to get my temp down.

Apparntly its the condition where if the temp goes higher it can result in epileptic fits.

Obviously my case wasn't as severe as that. But when i have my baby it will be something I need to look out for and it would be helpful to now what its called.

Any help would be great. Thanks. =)

If any baby gets a very high temperature it can trigger febrile convulsions. These are not epileptic seizures and are quite common.

Is it possible that you were admitted to hospital because you had very high temps due to normal infections but normal meds didn't control them sufficiently?

It's the quick rise in temperature, rather than a high temperature that triggers the fit.

There is a small genetic link in febrile convulsions, if a parent had one then their child is more likely to have one.

I'd agree with Goldmandra, and say it doesn't mean your dc will do the same.

I was the same Ankro.
Virus's made my temp ticket very quickly and had convulsions frequently as a baby and young child. Stopped by the time I turned 5.
Was tested for epilepsy etc.

Ds1 (5), had one convulsion when he was 2.5 and it was the most frightening experience ever.

Thankfully it's been his only one.

Best thing to do is read up in what to do if a convulsion happens so you are prepared.

thanks for the help. =]