Introduction Febrile seizures are convulsions triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature, most commonly in children between 6 months and 5 years of age. They can be alarming for parents, but are usually benign and self-limiting. Understanding what febrile seizures are, why they happen, and how to respond is essential for parents and caregivers to provide safe care and reduce anxiety. What Are Febrile Seizures? Causes and Risk Factors Important: Most febrile seizures are harmless and do not indicate epilepsy or long-term neurological problems. Signs and Symptoms During a febrile seizure, you may notice: Duration: Typically less than 5…
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INTRODUCTION: Seizures are short bursts of spontaneous movement that might affect either a portion of the body (partial) or the entire body (generalized), and they can occasionally be followed by a loss of consciousness and control over bowel or bladder function. Around 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a chronic, noncommunicable brain condition Excessive electrical discharges in a cluster of brain cells cause seizure episodes. Such discharges can occur in many areas of the brain. The smallest muscular twitches or concentration lapses can be seizures, as can violent convulsions that last for a long time. The frequency of seizures…