According to one study, seizures in children when the fever just happened to 3% to 5% of the total population of children or baby fever exist, but not to worry turns seizure during a fever usually tend not dangerous and it often occurs in infants aged 5 months to 5 years old child. However, this ratio does not rule out the possibility that the child who was aged over six years of no longer having a seizure during a fever.
Generally, a seizure occurs when the body temperature is increased, and this is usually rapid. When febrile seizures usually last about 3 to 5 minutes. Although tend not dangerous, but we as parents must bring your child to the pediatrician to ensure proper cause.
Giving acetaminophen as directed by the doctor when the baby is able to avoid the risk of febrile seizures. There are times when febrile seizures may occur as a result of something more serious like an attack of meningitis or other respiratory diseases. In this case, the doctor will usually give anti-seizure medications in addition to giving acetaminophen to help reduce fever children.
And keep in mind that your child experienced a seizure when the heat is not a sign your child will have epilepsy or another types of seizures at the age of adulthood.
