General Information on Afebrile Seizures
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It occurs when a child, without any elevation in body temperature, suddenly loses consciousness, exhibits a fixed upward or staring gaze, experiences rhythmic cramping (convulsions) in the extremities, and potentially foams at the mouth.
Febrile (fever-induced) seizures are highly common in children up to 6 years of age and are generally benign physiological responses that do not cause brain damage. However, a seizure occurring "WITHOUT fever" (afebrile) can be a direct indicator of an underlying Epilepsy disorder or a structural cerebral anomaly.
The child should be placed on their side in a safe environment, and their head must be protected. It is HIGHLY DANGEROUS to insert a spoon/finger into their mouth, attempt to pry their jaw open, or make them inhale strong odors (like onions or cologne). Parents should wait for the seizure to resolve spontaneously (which usually takes 1-2 minutes) and immediately call emergency medical services (112).
A Pediatric Neurologist will perform an EEG (Electroencephalogram) and a Brain MRI to identify the source of the paroxysmal activity. Depending on the underlying etiology, antiepileptic pharmacotherapy is initiated to prevent the recurrence of seizures.
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