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What Is The Treatment For Seizures After Suffering From Fever In An Infant?

My 6mo old grandson is on his way to a hosp. in S.F. after being transported via/ambulance to a local hosp. last night when woke up w a high fever of 103 and was having a seizure, the seizure lasted about an hour the only thing i know at this point is that he had high potassium levels.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Seizures because of fever is quite common. Immediate treatment is vigorous tepid water sponging. usually it prevents and also stops the seizures.
Cause of the fever should be investigated and any brain infection to be ruled out.
Usually these febrile seizures do subside with due course of time (at around 6 to 8 years).
Some antipyretics like paracetamol to be given with even mild fever and sponging with water should be started to prevent the further seizures
Hope the query is answered.
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What Is The Treatment For Seizures After Suffering From Fever In An Infant?

Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM Seizures because of fever is quite common. Immediate treatment is vigorous tepid water sponging. usually it prevents and also stops the seizures. Cause of the fever should be investigated and any brain infection to be ruled out. Usually these febrile seizures do subside with due course of time (at around 6 to 8 years). Some antipyretics like paracetamol to be given with even mild fever and sponging with water should be started to prevent the further seizures Hope the query is answered. Thanks