Dear Doctor, My daughter is six year and 10 months old now.she had fits during fever(102-103 degree cel).At that time she is not responding to our questions only look at to our faces.suddenly we trying to decrease the fever by putting supositors and applying ice water at front of head after that she vomited and be normal.Is it epilepsy or fits during fever.Any treatment is required for this.When will be it stops.(Its stared when she is 2years & 3 months old during chicken pox)Please reply. thanking you sobha
Hello, These are febrile convulsions. A febrile seizure usually occurs till the age of five years, rarely till seven years, these needs' treatment of not aborted by self. Prophylaxis treatment is explained to attendants, also medicine available for home use if seizures occur. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.