Febrile Seizures
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Febrile seizures are episodes that occur in some children when they have a fever, generally between the first months and the years of early childhood. Although they can be very alarming for the family, they are usually brief.
How they present: involuntary movements of the body, stiffness, or momentary loss of consciousness that appear in the context of a fever. After the episode, the child may become drowsy.
Context: they are related to how quickly the temperature rises and usually occur in children without other neurological problems.
Which specialist treats them? The pediatrician and the pediatric neurologist assess each episode and provide guidance to the family. If your child has a seizure, it is advisable to seek medical care to evaluate the cause of the fever and receive appropriate guidance.
Data on 3,169 doctors who treat febrile seizures
Which specialist treats febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures are managed by a pediatrician, with referral to a pediatric neurologist or a neurologist if episodes recur; a neonatologist may be involved for newborns. You can book with a pediatrician near you.
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Doctors specialized in febrile seizures
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures are episodes that occur in some children when they have a fever, generally between the first months and the years of early childhood. Although they can be very alarming for the family, they are usually brief.
Which doctor treats febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures are managed by a pediatrician, with referral to a pediatric neurologist or a neurologist if episodes recur; a neonatologist may be involved for newborns. You can book with a pediatrician near you.