Febrile seizures are convulsions (seizures) that occur in association with a fever. They are relatively common in infants and young children and do not mean that the child has a seizure disorder. About 1 in every 25 children will experience a febrile seizure at some point.
Signs and symptoms of a febrile seizure can vary. They may include
- convulsions,
- shaking, and
- twitching all over the body or on one side.
Other associated symptoms and signs can include
- moaning or grunting,
- vomiting,
- urinating during the seizure, and
- loss of consciousness (passing out).
Most febrile seizures last for 1-2 minutes, although they may be shorter or last for several minutes.
Cause of febrile seizures
The cause of the fever may be due to various conditions, including a viral infection like the flu (influenza) or a bacterial infection.
Other febrile seizure symptoms and signs
- Convulsions
- Loss of Consciousness (Passing Out)
- Moaning or Grunting
- Shaking
- Twitching All Over the Body or on One Side
- Urinating During the Seizure
- Vomiting
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