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- 2. Febrile Convulsions - Top
- Febrile or fever convulsions are seen in children under five to six years of age. They are associated with rapid rises in temperature. They usually are generalized seizures lasting less than ten minutes (which seems like forever when it is happening). It is common to have a family member with a history of fever seizures when they were a child. After the seizure the child should be completely normal, except for being a bit sleepy. Of the children that have them, 67% will have only one, but the others may have several seizures during episodes of fever.
If yuor child is having a febrile convulsion, lay him on his side on a soft surface so he won't harm himself. Do NOT put anything down his throat- he cannot swallow his tongue- he can however bite your fingers or choke on something placed in his mouth. If the seizure does not stop in about five minutes, calmly call 911 to summons assistance. - Updated: January 18, 2002
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