Naturally, every parent is worried about their child having seizures. That's why febrile seizures are a nightmare for families.
Febrile seizures are seizures that occur with fever in babies and children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years as a result of an infection that is not related to the brain. Contrary to popular belief, it does not cause serious health problems during or after the seizure. It is a type of seizure with a benign age-related course.
Seizures can occur when the fever is high, or when the fever tends to rise. The rate of seizures in children with fever is only 2-4%. The risk is higher in children if there is someone in the family who has seizures.
What are the symptoms of seizures?
Tightening and loosening of the body and arms, locking of teeth, shifting eyes, bedwetting. and loss of consciousness may occur during seizures. It can usually take as little as three to five minutes. Seizures usually do not last longer than 15 minutes. After the seizure, the children sleep. And usually, the seizure is over when the patient reaches the hospital.
What should or should not be done during the seizure?
During the febrile seizure, the child is immediately laid on his side or back. He should be allowed to breathe easily. During a seizure, nothing should be placed in the child's mouth. If there is vomit or food residue, the mouth can be gently cleaned by turning it on its side to clear the mouth and allow it to breathe easily. Do not take a bath with cold water or vinegar water. Do not hit your face or make you smell onions to wake you up. During contraction, the child's jaw, arms or legs should not be tried to be opened. By calling 112 emergency services as soon as possible, it is planned to transfer the patient to the nearest hospital and, if available, anti-epileptic medication can be administered rectally.
Febrile epilepsy (epilepsy) Is it the same disease as ) disease?
No. Febrile seizures are not epilepsy. Febrile seizures usually do not require treatment. As our children grow older, the incidence rate generally decreases after the age of 6. It does not cause serious or permanent mental or physical problems. In some cases further testing and rarely treatment may be required. You need to get advice from your doctor for this situation.
Do febrile seizures recur?
Approximately 1/3 of children who have febrile seizures have the risk of having recurrent seizures.
* Convulsion lasting longer than 15 minutes,
* Presence of epilepsy or febrile seizure in a first-degree relative,
* The fever is low when the convulsion occurs, and the seizure occurs during a sudden increase in fever. In this case,
* If more than one seizure occurs within 24 hours, the risk of recurrence of febrile seizure may increase.
In any case, a child who has had a febrile seizure should first be evaluated by a pediatrician.
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