Do I Have Febrile Seizure?

Do you have a fever above 100.4°F (38.0°C)?

Do you have some kind of infection (e.g. a cold, the flu, an ear infection)?

Do you have a family history of febrile seizures?

Do you have loss of consciousness?

Do you shake or jerk both of your arms and legs uncontrollably?

Do you have twitching on only one side or a portion of the body, such as an arm or a leg?

Do you have rigid (stiff) limbs?

Do you have breathing difficulty?

Do you have pale or bluish skin color?

Do you have eyes rolling during a seizure (so only the whites of your eyes are visible)?

Do you need 10 to 15 minutes to wake up properly after convulsions (you feel drowsy, sleepy)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a febrile seizure. A febrile seizure is a medical condition that refers to convulsions triggered by fever. It usually affects young children between the age of 6 months and 5 years. Febrile seizures are more common in boys than in girls. The fever that causes febrile seizures is often caused by a cold, the flu or an ear infection. The exact cause of febrile seizures is not known, but they are believed to be the result of genetics and environmental factors. The majority of febrile seizures do not cause any long long-term damage.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a febrile seizure. Febrile seizures are convulsions caused by fever, often due to an infection. There are two types of febrile seizures: simple and complex. Simple febrile seizures are the most common type that lasts for a short time (from a few seconds to 15 minutes) and do not recur within 24 hours. Complex febrile seizures usually last longer than 15 minutes with multiple seizures occurring within 24 hours. They can also affect only one side of the body. Diagnosing is based on blood and urine tests, a spinal tap and an electroencephalogram.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a febrile seizure. A febrile seizure is a condition characterized by convulsions caused by high fever. It affects about 2 to 5 percent of all children, and has a tendency to run in families. A child with a febrile seizure will lose consciousness, and his legs and arms will shake uncontrollably. Most febrile seizures are harmless and brief, and usually stop on their own within a few minutes. If a febrile seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or recurs, you need an urgent medical attention. Only occasionally, a doctor may prescribe medications to stop prolonged seizures.