Fever Seizures
Fever in children can cause epileptic seizures. Febrile seizures can be described as a hereditary predisposition to benign seizures triggered by fever without central nervous system infection (brain infection).
<p>Fever in children can cause epileptic seizures. Febrile seizures can be described as a hereditary predisposition to benign seizures triggered by fever without central nervous system infection (brain infection). This age-dependent condition is seen between the ages of 6 months and years. It most commonly occurs in children aged 18-22 months. Seizures, which are often due to viral infections, are usually seen on the first day of fever.</p>