A febrile seizure occurs in young and healthy children without any underlying neurological problem. Instead, they are convulsions that occur with fever. Symptoms include fever higher than 100.4 F, loss of consciousness and jerks in the leg, and fever. They are classified as simple and complex. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to reduce the fever and rarely, anti-convulsants to limit seizures are the preventive measures.
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Can strengthening immunity prevent febrile seizures?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about my soon to be 12-year-old son. Since he was 1 year old he has had febrile seizures about once a year. They only happen at night. When he is sick during the day I would give him Motrin or Tylenol. Through out the night and he would not have any symptoms. When he ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would say that both you and your doctor are correct. Your doctor diagnosed epilepsy because: 1. Primary epilepsy is more common in those adolescents who had febrile seizures. 2. Along with the fact, the EEG (electroencephalogram) was suppor... Read Full »
Why did my son get fits without fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 years old. He had fits twice in the past 10 days. He got fits while sleeping, but without any fever. At the age of 2, he had high fever and fits. When I consulted his doctor, he said that the fits was due to high fever and I should take extra care in case of fever. We had an m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son had suffered from febrile seizures at the age of 2. Febrile seizures are seen in children at the time of febrile illness. They are usually benign and do not lead to neurological damage and long term sequelae. A small proportion of children who experience febrile... Read Full »
What causes the development of febrile seizures in a 3-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, There are recurrent unexplained fevers in a 3-year-old female that have caused a febrile seizure. All blood work came back well, and she has no cold or flu. They even checked for a UTI and found nothing. She very easy to gets sick with colds and coughs. I wonder if it could be an auto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Every child till 8 years of age has recurring fever episodes due to immature immune systems. Most of the time, a cause cannot be found. Febrile seizures can occur till the age of 6 years. Give a nutritious and balanced diet rich in all foods that enhance the immune s... Read Full »
My daughter had fever and seizures. Should I be concerned about leptomeningeal disease?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 1.5 years old. She has been suffering from fever and seizures since yesterday. She became conscious after giving first aid. We visited a hospital for consultation. The doctor advised me to take a CT scan and get an opinion from a neurologist. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Some children tend to get seizures with fever. Your daughter is suffering from febrile seizures, meaning that a seizure has been precipitated by fever, and she has recovered on her own. It lasts for five minutes and does not recur. Give syrup Paracetamol for fever. If the ... Read Full »
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