My son aged 2.8, 15kg had fibrile convulsion yesterday due to high fever, he was very active and playing around but all of a sudden fall on the floor with convulsion. to reduce his temperature, I have given Maftal-P of 4-5ml. please advise whether I need to take him for MRI scan?
Reclothe most common cause of fever with convulsion in this age group(in a well baby) is febrile convulsion. The brain infection should be ruled out by proper evaluation. In case of febrile convulsion MRI brain is not needed as there is no anatomical change in the brain. The cause of fever should also be evaluated and treated. There is no specific treatment of febrile convulsion. The main aim is to control the fever to prevent the recurrence of convulsion as this child are prone to have convulsion during fever till 6 years of age. I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for proper evaluation for the cause of fever and to rule out CNS infection. Regards