Febrile seizures are associated with fevers and typically occur in young children. They may happen when a child has a cold, the flu or an ear infection.
Typical febrile seizures are brief, but they can last for more than 15 minutes. About one in 25 children experiences a febrile seizure at least once during their childhood. Two out of five children who have a febrile seizure are at an increased risk of having another one. Having a febrile seizure does not mean your child has epilepsy.
What are the symptoms of febrile seizures?
Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, uncontrollable shaking, eye-rolling and rigid limbs.
Are treatments available for febrile seizures?
It is important to evaluate and manage the infection causing the seizures. Treatment of the seizures will depend on seizure timing and severity.