
Febrile Convulsions
Febrile Convulsion is fits that happen owing to high temperature(>38C or 101F) in children aged 6 months to 5 years. It is slightly common in boys than girls. It is usually the first sign of fever.
What Are Febrile Seizures?
Febrile seizures are convulsions during high fever in young children, usually between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.
Are Febrile Seizures Harmful?
Though they typically do not cause damage to the brain, they are quite frightening and dramatic for the parents who witness these. Majority of these seizures are short lasting and do not cause any long term damage.
Seizures In Children
Seizures in newborns may be very different than seizures in toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. Seizures, especially in a child who has never had one, can be frightening to the parent or caregiver.
What Is Epilepsy? - Symptoms & Treatment
Epilepsy is a neurological (central nervous system) disorder characterised by seizures and short periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and loss of consciousness at times, due to disruption of the nerve cell activity in the brain.
Childhood Epilepsy
Fits, faints and epilepsy are more common in childhood than any other age. Superficially they all look similar but are very different.
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