September 22, 2011
Seizure with fever in children
When young children have a seizure (also called a convulsion), it is often caused by a fever above 102°F (38.9°C). These are called \”fever seizures\” or \”febrile seizures.\” Febrile seizures can occur in children ages 6 months to 5 years, but are most common in toddlers ages 12 months to 18 months. If your child has a febrile seizure, he or she may become unconscious and roll his or her eyes back. Your childâs arms and legs may become stiff or shake and twitch. Your child may also vomit. After a seizure, your child may feel drowsy and confused. Febrile seizures are frightening, but they aren\’t as dangerous as they may appear.
Here are some tips on what to do during that time.
Comments(2)
I have seen seizures with my dog and it is horrific to witness. I wouldn't know what to do if that happened to my kid.
I was scared silly when my kid underwent that. But our doctor said it didn't do anything harmful to my kid.