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Can a child suffer from a stress-induced seizure?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter is in foster care, and I received a call saying she had a seizure. What is a stress-induced seizure in a 3-year-old?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

Regarding your symptoms, I believe your daughter may have developed epilepsy. To rule out epilepsy and other causes of the seizures, I need to know the below-mentioned information:

  1. If she has had a fever.

  2. Completed her immunizations.

  3. Cried after delivery.

  4. Experienced frequent falls after birth.

  5. Had jaundice after delivery.

  6. Is she adequately hydrated?

I suggest you have an electroencephalogram (EEG) test done and share the results with me. Also, let her take one tablet of Phenytoin 60 mg orally twice a day for one month. Stress-induced seizures are convulsions that occur due to stress, but this is rarely seen in children.

I hope I have resolved your query.

I will be happy to assist you further. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 21, 2025
Reviewed AtMarch 21, 2025

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