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Febrile Seizures in Children Treatment

Seeing a child have a seizure is frightening, and you should seek emergency help to be safe. But seizures often don't cause serious health problems. Febrile seizures, which happen during a fever, can be common in toddlers and young children.

  • The child stops breathing or is turning blue

1. Keep Your Child Safe

  • Place the child on the floor and clear away objects that are close.
  • Don't put anything in the child's mouth.
  • Move the child onto his side, and clear out his mouth if he vomits.
  • Don't try to hold the child down or restrain her movements.
  • Do not leave the child unattended.

 

2. Follow Up

  • The doctor will most likelywant to examine the child.
  • The doctor may want to do testing to make sure the child does not have a serious infection, especially if the child is under 1 year old.
  • The doctor will advise you how to lower fever. Do not try to lower fever after a seizure without consulting your doctor.
  • Hospitalization is usually not necessary.

 

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Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on October 14, 2011
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