What is Febrile seizures?
A febrile seizure is a convulsion associated with a significant rise in body temperature. They most commonly occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years and are twice as common in boys as in girls. It is often precipitated by a recent upper respiratory infection or gastroenteritis.
How do members experience Febrile seizures?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Febrile seizures*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Febrile seizures*
Who has Febrile seizures on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | |
| Female | 35 |