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   What is a febrile seizure?

   • Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that occur in young children and are triggered by fever. Young children between the ages of about 6 months to 5 years old are the most likely to experience febrile seizures; this risk peaks during the second year of life.

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   What is a complex febrile seizure?

   • Complex, febrile seizure. In complex, febrile seizures, age, neurologic status before the illness, and fever are the same as for simple febrile seizures; this seizure is either focal or prolonged (ie, >15 min), or multiple seizures occur in close succession. Symptomatic, febrile seizure.

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   Are febrile seizures a symptom of epilepsy?

   • “Most febrile or fever-related seizures are harmless,” Dr. Gupta says. The 5% of children experiencing febrile seizures who develop epilepsy typically have one or more of the following indicators: Family history of epilepsy. Neurological disability (such as cerebral palsy). Developmental delays.

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   6 days ago · While most febrile seizures last less than 5 minutes, some can last up to or longer than 15 minutes. Cause of febrile seizures. It is important to note that the seizure is not caused directly by the fever. “While the cause is not 100% known, the seizure is most likely being triggered by whatever illness is behind the fever,” said Varnado.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Possible causes of seizures in children and adolescents are: High fever. Concussion. Drug use. Low blood sugar. “Most febrile or fever-related seizures are harmless,” Dr. Gupta says. The 5% of children experiencing febrile seizures who develop epilepsy typically have one or more of the following indicators: Family history of epilepsy.

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   May 6, 2024 · Overview. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. What is a febrile seizure in children? A febrile seizure is a convulsion (uncontrolled shaking) caused by a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. A fever caused by any reason can bring on a febrile seizure in children. Febrile seizures can be simple or complex.

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   6 days ago · “Febrile seizures occur in 2–5% of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. It occurs because their brain cannot handle high body temperatures, leading to disturbance in its activity that results in abnormal movements, or fits.

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Most occur with common infections such as coughs and colds, or ear infections. Occasionally your child will have a more serious infection such as a kidney infection or pneumonia as the cause. Symptoms of a febrile convulsion. Arm or leg twitching. Whole body stiffness. Your child may wet themselves. Usually last less than 5 minutes.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · While most febrile seizures do not cause long-term harm, understanding their causes, risk factors, management, and when to seek medical attention is essential for parents and healthcare providers. This article aims to serve as a comprehensive nursing guide to febrile seizures, exploring their clinical features, potential triggers, appropriate ...

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   3 days ago · Introduction. Seizure can be defined as a sudden change in behavior, characterized by an alteration in sensory perception or motor activity. Seizures are caused by abnormal, excessive, and synchronous electrical firing in groups of neurons. Convulsion refers specifically to the motor manifestations of this abnormal electrical activity.