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My 2 year boy child had fever and falloff suddenly while standing and hit his back headnon the ground. he had fits after 2 hours.not severe fever.

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Rapid rise in temp: Your child had a febrile seizure. These seizures usually occur if the temperature rises rapidly as opposed to a high temperature per se.Febrile seizures are seen in the young age group, usually outgrown by five years of age. These seizures do not cause any brain damage.

Answered 2/24/2013

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A member asked:

My 2 year boy child had fever and falloff suddenly while standing and hit his back headnon the ground. he had fits after 2 hours.not severe fever.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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