Febrile Seizures

Question: Febrile seizures? My son is 22 months and just had his 2nd febrile seizure (first one was at 13 months). We took him to the dr. this morning first thing. He just has a cold that apparantly triggered the fever. I had so many questions for the dr. even though we've been through this before. The first time it happened I noticed his fever before and was able to give him tylenol a few minutes before it happened. This time, it was 3:15 in the morning and we had no warning. I was unable to give him anything until the seizure and after part was completely over so he could swallow. My question is: Is it possible for him to have another seizure right after the one he had because I am unable to give him meds right away? I forgot to ask the doc because I was asking so much anyways.

Answer: a febrile seizure is not caused by the high fever it is caused by how fast the fever goes up. my son had two when he was 1 years old. the first one we had just got out of bed and i noticed he was really hot. i gave him some Tylenol and about 10 min. later he started to seize. when we got to the er his fever was 105.7. the second time he seized we were already at the ER and his fever went from 101.3 to 103.5 in just 4 minutes and that is what caused the seizure to happen. and no he should not seize again. unless it is because of another disorder. and he will out grow it my son is 6 now and has not had any more.

Question: Febrile Seizures? My baby sister had a febrile seizure yesterday morning. And then she also had one last night. We called 911 both times. She is now at a normal temp. But now Im completly scarred to death whenever she falls or twitches. Is this Normal. By the way im 13.

Answer: Febrile seizures are caused by a rapid rise in body temp, usually in children under six. Both my boys had one each, and never did it again. Fever - treat with motrin dose, and luke-warm bath if 101 or more. Keep rewetting head, so heat reduces. Feel between shoulder blades with back of fingers to tell if fever is reducing. Do not leave child unattended ever with a fever of 102, during a seizure, or of course in the bathtub. If child seizes, lay on carpet or soft firm surface,ant turn on side. Don't put anything in the mouth. After seizure, take to hospital. If seizure lasts more than several minutes, call for ambulance.

Question: febrile seizures? My daughter had her first febrile seizure over the weekend and I just wanted to ask a couple questions.. - How old was your child when they had their first febrile seizure? - Have they had more then one? How many? - How old are they now or how old were they when they had them? also i was wondering if they have a sibling has their sibling ever experienced them too? Thank you everyone! I hope she outgrows them soon however she is only 11 months now so who knows whats to come.. her father had them when he was younger so she takes after him with them and I kno he had more than one.. Im praying she doesnt have anymore

Answer: My child does not have them....but a very close friend's child does. Her daughter had her first one when she was just over a year (13 months, maybe). She had a total of three before she outgrew them. She had one at 19 months and one at just over three. Now the girl is 13 years old and no worse for the wear. It is certainly scary to watch, but thankfully the children do not remember a thing and they are fairly harmless. Good luck. I hope your daughter outgrows them soon.

Question: What age to children "usually" start having febrile seizures? I know that not every child has them, but my 10 week old had one today- scared me half to death- and I took him to the hospital. He's doing better now, but how rare is it for a child that young to have a febrile seizure?

Answer: That would have scared me as well! You did the right thing and im glad he is doing better. "Febrile seizures are convulsions caused by fever. They happen in 2 to 5% of children between 6 months and 5 years of age. They may happen early in life, but usually stop completely by the time a child is 5 years old. The older your child is when he has his first febrile seizure, the less likely he is to have more. If a family member (sibling, parent, aunt or uncle, grandparent) has febrile seizures, your child may be more prone to them." http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/pregnanc…

Question: Can febrile seizures last past age seven? My son has had three in the last 18 months - always with a high fever; and never any before that. Are they febrile or is something else going on - and if yes, what possibly. He was 1.2 pounds at birth.

Answer: in most cases no, most if not all happen in children under 5, With high fever.... But I'm not a doctor. I cannot tell you what it could be. You should be talking to your son's doctor. Since he had such a low birth weight, the doctor should be looking real close at him anyway. I do not know what kind of insurance you have but you can make an apps. with your child's doctor without him/her seeing your child. Just a sit down in his office. Good luck to U

Question: How can I prevent febrile seizures? My child is always sick and always gets a fever. When it rises quickly, he has a seizure. It is very frightening and I fear the next one. Anyone else experience this? How do you handle it? I keep my child on motrin and tylenal. He has several seizures during a fever recently and he had had motrin only about 3 hours prior.

Answer: http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/tc/helping…

Question: Is it possible to have febrile seizures when your 12? Im 19 years old, and i had my last seizure when i was twelve because my temperature was at 103 degrees F. Since i got into high school i was physically active and ran track and cross country. I ran all 4 seasons for each sport and ran 7- 10 miles a day, in season, since i was a freshman. Do you think i could still have one? or Do you think that i have grown out of it?

Answer: They usually occur in young children, during a viral illness in which their fever spikes up high all of a sudden. About 2% to 5% of children have febrile seizures. Children who have febrile seizures have a very small risk of later developing regular seizures, but according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 'between 95% to 98% of children who have experienced febrile seizures do not go on to develop epilepsy.' These children are at risk for having more febrile seizures though. In fact, about one=third of children who have febrile seizures go on to have another one later on. Fortunately, most children outgrow having febrile seizures by the time they are about 5 years old. Remember that febrile seizures are not harmful though and they do not cause brain damage.

Question: My daughter has a history of febrile seizures, she has had a new symptom...? She is only 23 months old, has had four febrile seizures, until this last weekend. It had been over a year since she's had any seizure activity. This one WAS NOT fever induced. Wondering what this could mean? We still have another week before we get into the doctor (military takes forever) and I'm losing sleep with worry.

Answer: I'm sure you've done lots of research on seizures and what can happen as a result of them. No one on here can tell you what it means. We don't know how bad the seizures were. We don't know how long they lasted. We don't know how long she was lethargic after the seizure... There is a LOT of information needed here. However, don't worry just yet. Make sure she takes her naps on time, make sure you don't give her any simple sugars (obviously juice is fine). Why don't you call and ask to speak to your doctor?

Question: Do you think febrile seizures are normal for infants? It is very scary to see your child have one in your arms. You will be traumatized everytime your child strikes a fever. Doctors will tell you they are normal, but to see your child loose control of bodily functions is not normal.

Answer: My son had seven of them and I found some good information online. I have posted it below. By the way, I dont feel that these seizures are normal, as with any trauma to the body, these seizures do affect the child, if only short term. What are Febrile Seizures? Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. During a febrile seizure, a child often loses consciousness and shakes. Less commonly, a child becomes rigid or has twitches in only a portion of the body. Most febrile seizures last a minute or two; some can be as brief as a few seconds, while others last for more than 15 minutes. Febrile seizures usually occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and are particularly common in toddlers. A few factors appear to boost a child's risk of having recurrent febrile seizures, including young age (less than 15 months) during the first seizures, frequent fevers, and having immediate family members with a history of febrile seizures. Is there any treatment? A child who has a febrile seizure usually doesn't need to be hospitalized. If the seizure is prolonged or is accompanied by a serious infection, or if the source of the infection cannot be determined, a doctor may recommend that the child be hospitalized for observation. Prolonged daily use of oral anticonvulsants, such as phenobarbital or valproate, to prevent febrile seizures is usually not recommended because of their potential for side effects and questionable effectiveness for preventing such seizures. What is the prognosis? The vast majority of febrile seizures are harmless. There is no evidence that febrile seizures cause brain damage. Certain children who have febrile seizures face an increased risk of developing epilepsy. These children include those who have febrile seizures that are lengthy or that recur within 24 hours and who have cerebral palsy, delayed development, or other neurological abnormalities. What research is being done? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research related to febrile seizures in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and also supports additional febrile seizure research through grants to major medical institutions across the country. NINDS-supported scientists are exploring what environmental and genetic risk factors make children susceptible to febrile seizures. Investigators continue to monitor the long-term impact that febrile seizures might have on intelligence, behavior, school achievement, and the development of epilepsy. Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients. Organizations Epilepsy Foundation 4351 Garden City Drive Suite 500 Landover, MD 20785-7223 postmaster@efa.org http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org Tel: 301-459-3700 800-EFA-1000 (332-1000) Fax: 301-577-2684 Related NINDS Publications and Information Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet Febrile seizures fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research Information booklet on seizures, seizure disorders, and epilepsy compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Question: Can you tell me how Seizures or Febrile Seizures are stop by giving iron things like keys?

Answer: Never heard of giving "iron things" for seizures. It's very hard to "stop" a seizure once it's started, unless your given IV medications. Febrile seizures happen when a child spikes a fever rather rapidly usually due to an infectious process like an ear infection. Febrile seizures can sometimes be prevented by controlling the fever with tepid bathing, and round-the-clock dosing with fever reducing medications like childrens Tylenol and/or Motrin. A trip to the doctor is also needed. -Chad, RN