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Febrile Convulsion

Febrile convulsions (seizures) are involuntary electrical disturbances during fever causing sudden movements or fits in the body. During this condition, the child’s body becomes stiff with twitching of the limbs and unconsciousness. If the child is unconscious, the parents should put them in a recovery position and should immediately seek medical attention.

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Does a typical febrile convulsion cause any harm?

Query: 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 approxima...  Read Full »


Dr. Lalit R. Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query thoroughly, seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understood your concern. 1. With your history, it sounds like a typical febrile seizure. It is atypical if seizure last for more than 15 minutes or occurs more t...  Read Full »

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