Your provider may also call this convulsion with a fever or just seizure. Febrile seizure is a seizure brought on by high fever and infection. A family history of febrile seizures is common.
Most febrile seizers are simple, occur only once and have an excellent prognosis or outcome.
They are short lasting less than 15 minutes, but may be quite frightening to parents. A care history and physical exam will be done. Blood tests and a spinal tap may be done. Health Oasis is sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, topics are designed, written and reviewed by Mayo Clinic doctors. What Every Patient Should Know from the Family Doctor website.