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The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Every child's case is unique. Consult Dr. Swetha Rampally or a qualified pediatric neurologist for diagnosis and treatment recommendations specific to your child.

Neurological Condition

Febrile Seizures

Fever-triggered seizures are the most common childhood neurological event. Most are benign - but knowing when to worry and what to do is vital for every parent.

Overview/ అవలోకనం

“Febrile seizures occur in 2–5% of children aged 6 months to 5 years during a fever episode. They are usually brief, generalized, and self-limiting. Simple febrile seizures do not cause brain damage or epilepsy in the vast majority of children. At Dr. Rampally's Kurnool child neurocare centre, we evaluate the child, assess recurrence risk, counsel families on first-aid, and decide whether EEG or further workup is needed.”

జ్వరంతో వచ్చే ఫిట్స్ 6 నెలల నుండి 5 సంవత్సరాల మధ్య పిల్లలలో 2-5%లో వస్తాయి. ఇవి సాధారణంగా చిన్నవి, సాధారణీకరించిన మరియు స్వయంగా ఆగిపోయేవి. కర్నూలు డా. రాంపల్లి సెంటర్‌లో మేము బిడ్డను మూల్యాంకనం చేసి, పునరావృత ప్రమాదాన్ని అంచనా వేసి, తల్లిదండ్రులకు ప్రథమ చికిత్సపై సలహా ఇస్తాము.

Signs to watch for

Shaking or stiffening during fever (temperature > 38°C)
Loss of consciousness during the episode
Episode lasting less than 5 minutes (simple)
Episode lasting > 15 minutes or focal (complex)

How we evaluate & treat

Full clinical assessment and fever cause identification
EEG only in complex or atypical febrile seizures
Parent education on fever management and seizure first aid
Rectal diazepam prescription for high-risk children

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my child get epilepsy after febrile seizures?

The risk of developing epilepsy after simple febrile seizures is only slightly higher than the general population (about 2–3%). The vast majority of children who have febrile seizures never develop epilepsy.