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Are febrile seizures considered brain injury?
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Not Really: Altho not everyone will have a febrile seizure, so there must be a predisposing situation, they appear to cause absolutely no permanant harm. So no injury, .
Answered 8/22/2012
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Not usually: These are not entirely uncommon before age 5 when the brain is not very mature and has less ability to suppress excess electrical activity inside the brain. The further it is after that age, it is much more important to bring this to medical or neurological attention. A few early febrile seizures before age 5 usually would not be associated with any significant brain injury or findings.
Answered 5/22/2017
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No: Febrile seizures are related to a developmental abnormality of the brain, usually inherited in children between 6 months and 6 years of age. Simple febrile seizures are considered a benign occurrence.
Answered 3/18/2017
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