Q: how long do febrile convulsions usually last for ?

Usually < 5 min: They usually last only for a few seconds and almost always last less than 15 minutes.

Q: what is the definition or description of: febrile convulsions?

Seizure due to fever: Typically seen in young children, the first symptom is usually the seizure &amp; then noticing the high temperature. It occurs because of a rapid rise of temperature and, what is thought to be, a rapid change in the polarization of nerve cells in the brain. It is important to be seen and evaluated to make sure there is nothing else going on (meningitis,etc).

Q: my 5 year old child has had 3 febrile convulsions due to tonsils illness. is there any risk for him to be affected by epilepsy?

Little risk: A seizure can be scary for everyone. About 3% of children between ages 6 months and 6 years will have a seizure associated with a fever. The recurrence rate is about 30%. However, as long as it is considered a simple seizure and is only associated with a fever, the risk of developing epilepsy is very small.

Q: can a man have a febrile seizure?

No: If an adult male had a seizure with a fever, it would not be classified as a febrile seizure and he would have a thorough evaluation.

Q: what sort of disorder is a febrile seizure?

Childhood condition: A febrile seizure is a seizure which occurs in a child, usually between 6 months and 6 years of age, that is associated with a fever. They generally occur when the child's temperature changes quickly, either going up or coming down. While very scary to parents, most simple febrile seizures themselves do not cause any problems for the child. They have a 30% recurrence risk.

Q: what is the definition or description of: febrile seizure?

Febrile Seizure: Seizure that occurs due to fever. Seen in children under 5 yrs of age. Benign type of seizure that resolves without medication.

Q: will febrile seizure kill me?

Usually not: How old are you by the way? Febrile seizures usually affect children and by themselves are usually benign and do not recurr.

Q: what is a febrile seizure?

Convulsion: A febrile seizure is a convulsion that occurs as a result of a fever. Most febrile seizures result in the child fainting followed by twitching of the arms, legs, and torso. Although frightening to witness, having a febrile seizure does not affect intelligence or cause brain damage.

Q: how should i treat febrile seizure?

Self Resolve: Febrile seizure can happen in young children when their temperature rises rapidly. It is usually brief, and generalized (affects the entire body). There's no long term consequences. Febrile seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or starts/affects just one part of the body needs medical attention.

Question 1

what can i do to avoid febrile convulsions ?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Febrile seizures are convulsions that happen in babies between the ages of 6 months to 6 years of age. A sudden rise in the body's temperature triggers these seizures. They are  usually brief and cause no long term problems. There is a very small risk of recurrence, and even though we recommend treating fevers when they happen, this usually does not prevent the seizures from recurring.

Question 2

how long do febrile convulsions usually last for ?

Accepted Answer

Usually < 5 min: They usually last only for a few seconds and almost always last less than 15 minutes.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: febrile convulsions?

Accepted Answer

Seizure due to fever: Typically seen in young children, the first symptom is usually the seizure &amp; then noticing the high temperature.  It occurs because of a rapid rise of temperature and, what is thought to be, a rapid change in the polarization of nerve cells in the brain.  It is important to be seen and evaluated to make sure there is nothing else going on (meningitis,etc).

Question 4

my 5 year old child has had 3 febrile convulsions due to tonsils illness. is there any risk for him to be affected by epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Little risk: A seizure can be scary for everyone. About 3% of children between ages 6 months and 6 years will have a seizure associated with a fever. The recurrence rate is about 30%. However, as long as it is considered a simple seizure and is only associated with a fever, the risk of developing epilepsy is very small.

Question 5

can a  man have a febrile seizure?

Accepted Answer

No: If an adult male had a seizure with a fever, it would not be classified as a febrile seizure and he would have a thorough evaluation.

Question 6

what sort of disorder is a febrile seizure?

Accepted Answer

Childhood condition: A febrile seizure is a seizure which occurs in a child, usually between 6 months and 6 years of age, that is associated with a fever. They generally occur when the child's temperature changes quickly, either going up or coming down. While very scary to parents, most simple febrile seizures themselves do not cause any problems for the child. They have a 30% recurrence risk.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: febrile seizure?

Accepted Answer

Febrile Seizure: Seizure that occurs due to fever. Seen in children under 5 yrs of age.  Benign type of seizure that resolves without medication.

Question 8

will febrile seizure kill me?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: How old are you by the way? Febrile seizures usually affect children and by themselves are usually benign and do not recurr.

Question 9

what is a febrile seizure?

Accepted Answer

Convulsion: A febrile seizure is a convulsion that occurs as a result of a fever. Most febrile seizures result in the child fainting followed by twitching of the arms, legs, and torso. Although frightening to witness, having a febrile seizure does not affect intelligence or cause brain damage.

Question 10

how should i treat febrile seizure?

Accepted Answer

Self Resolve: Febrile seizure can happen in young children when their temperature rises rapidly. It is usually brief, and generalized (affects the entire body). There's no long term consequences. Febrile seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or starts/affects just one part of the body needs medical attention.

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