What is a febrile seizure in a child?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:A simple febrile seizure is a genetic age-limited form of epilepsy in which seizures occur only with fever. About 4 percent of children experience them. Of the children whose first seizure is associated with fever, only 2 percent have a nonfebrile seizure (epilepsy) by age seven.
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A simple febrile seizure is a genetic age-limited form of epilepsy in which seizures occur only with fever. About 4 percent of children experience them. Of the children whose first seizure is associated with fever, only 2 percent have a... More -
Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann answered:A febrile seizure is a type of seizure that occurs as a temperature is rising. Febrile seizures occur in fewer than 5% of children aged 6 months to 5 years. Children are more at risk when their body temperature rises extremely quickly. In fact, many parents don’t even realize their child has a fever until they get to their pediatrician’s office or the emergency department for evaluation of their child’s seizure and the temperature is taken.
Although terrifying for parents to watch, febrile seizures are rarely dangerous and usually last for a few minutes. They will not cause brain damage and will not affect future intelligence or behavior. Having a febrile seizure does not necessarily mean that your child is going to develop a seizure disorder. About one third of all kids who have had a febrile seizure are at risk for having more, especially if there is a family history. If your child has had a febrile seizure, ask your pediatrician for more information. The doctor may recommend giving a fever reducer around the clock during times of illness.
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A febrile seizure is a type of seizure that occurs as a temperature is rising. Febrile seizures occur in fewer than 5% of children aged 6 months to 5 years. Children are more at risk when their body temperature rises extremely quickly. In fact, many... More
