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How Can Febrile Seizures Be Prevented?

my question my son has focal seizures they started as febrile seizures but then had them without fever. t seizure was in january none since. He goes to have adnoids and tonsils out. Will this trigger a seizure after surgery, he is also autistic non verbal. Any answer would be great. thanks. He is 4
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Hi,

Febrile seizures are provoked by high-grade fever and usually are generalized. While you also mentioned focal seizure that means a particular group of muscles only have uncontrolled activity.

Febrile convulsions are managed by rectal Diazepam for muscle spasms and tepid sponging to reduce body temperature. Prevented by treating a fever with Paracetamol. This usually limited up to the childhood.

If seizures are there without fever then regular anticonvulsants should be started after physician consultation. The treatment usually has a longer course if patients are not compliant with medicines.

CT/ MRI and EEG will be required to find out the cause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Febrile Seizures Be Prevented?

Hi, Febrile seizures are provoked by high-grade fever and usually are generalized. While you also mentioned focal seizure that means a particular group of muscles only have uncontrolled activity. Febrile convulsions are managed by rectal Diazepam for muscle spasms and tepid sponging to reduce body temperature. Prevented by treating a fever with Paracetamol. This usually limited up to the childhood. If seizures are there without fever then regular anticonvulsants should be started after physician consultation. The treatment usually has a longer course if patients are not compliant with medicines. CT/ MRI and EEG will be required to find out the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.