Febrile seizures are convulsions that can happen during a fever
(febrile means "feverish"). They affect kids 6 months to 5 years
old, and are most common in toddlers 12-18 months old. The
seizures usually last for a few minutes and are accompanied by a
fever above 100.4°F (38°C). While they can be frightening,
febrile seizures usually end without treatment and don't cause
any other health problems. Having one doesn't mean that a child
will have epilepsy or brain damage. About Febrile Seizures
During a febrile seizure, a child's whole body may convulse,
shake, and twitch, eyes may roll, and he or she may moan or
become unconscious. This type of seizure is usually over in a
few minutes, but in rare cases can last up to 15 minutes.
Febrile seizures stop on their own, while the fever continues
until it is treated. Some kids might feel sleepy afterwards;
others feel no lingering effects. No one knows why febrile
seizures occur, although evidence suggests that they're linked
to certain viruses. Kids with a family h