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What to know about febrile seizures in children

How the structures involved in Febrile Seizures differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Febrile Seizures differ from normal

Short answer

Febrile seizures are seizures linked with fever in children; protect the child during the event and obtain medical advice, especially after a first seizure.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

During the event
Protect, turn to the side, time it, and keep objects out of the mouth
After a first seizure
Arrange urgent medical assessment

What it can mean

During a febrile seizure, a child may stiffen, jerk, lose awareness, or become sleepy afterwards while having a fever. The fever may be caused by a common infection, and the seizure can occur as the temperature rises. A clinician will check the child for the source of fever and decide whether anything else needs investigation. Febrile seizures are different from epilepsy, although a seizure without fever requires a separate assessment.

What to do during a seizure

Place the child on a safe surface, turn them onto their side if possible, move hard or sharp objects away, and loosen clothing around the neck. Watch the time and note what the movements look like. Do not restrain the child, put anything in the mouth, or give food, drink, or medicine until they are fully awake. Afterward, stay nearby and seek medical advice. Fever medicine may improve comfort but does not reliably prevent another seizure.

When to seek care

Call emergency services if the seizure continues, repeats without recovery, affects only one part of the body, the child has breathing difficulty, remains unresponsive, or is seriously injured. Urgent assessment is also needed after a first seizure, when the child is very young, or when there is a stiff neck, unusual rash, persistent confusion, or severe illness. Do not drive an unwell or unresponsive child yourself.

Questions for your doctor

What was the likely cause of the fever? Did the event fit a febrile seizure? What should our family do if it happens again? Does my child need follow-up, a rescue medicine plan, or other tests?

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Questions people ask

Should I put a spoon in my child's mouth?

No. Keep objects and fingers out of the mouth and do not restrain the child's movements.

Do fever medicines prevent febrile seizures?

They can improve comfort but do not reliably prevent another seizure; use them only as directed.

Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.