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Is there any cases for seizure disorder (epilepsy) only happened when have a fever?

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Yes: Febrile seizures happen when the temperature is rising, usually only one per febrile episode and lasting less than 15 minutes. If there are multiple seizures during a febrile illness or they last longer then the child may have a seizure disorder requiring treatment.

Dr Jehaimi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/1/2016

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: high fever can cause seizures esp. in children's.

Answered 9/1/2016

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