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Why did my son have feberal convulsion?

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Febrile seizures...: ...Are extremely common (about 1 in 20 children will have at least one) and totally benign. They are probably similar to a super-shiver - body's way of raising temperature quickly.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/7/2013

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4% of children: 4% of children will have at least one febrile seizure. Febrile seizures tend to run in families.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

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