Febrile Seizure: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of febrile seizure.

Family history

  • Are there multiple people in your family who have/had febrile seizures?

Social history

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed in your child? Please describe the febrile seizure.
  • How long did the unconsciousness and convulsions last?
  • How often has a febrile convulsion occurred so far?
  • Has your child had any signs of an infection?
  • Does the child have a fever? If so, what is the temperature?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

Eigenanamnese incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (infectious diseases)
  • Operations
  • Vaccination status
  • Allergies
  • Medication history (vaccinations?, When?)