febrile convulsion

Sotos Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by accelerated body growth and somewhat delayed motor and language development in childhood. In adulthood, the typical symptoms are hardly noticeable. What is Sotos syndrome? Sotos syndrome represents a sporadically occurring rare malformation syndrome. In this condition, accelerated growth with disproportionate skull circumference (macrocephalus) and … Sotos Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Three-day Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Among the rather harmless viral infections is the children’s disease three-day fever. Mostly infants between six months and three years infect other children with this disease. Typical signs are high fever, skin rash and possibly febrile convulsions. An examination by a pediatrician is advisable. What is three-day fever? Three-day fever (exanthema subitum, roseola infantum, or … Three-day Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lowe Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lowe syndrome is a very rare hereditary disease. Because it is located on the X chromosome, almost only boys are affected by the disease. It is a multisystem disorder that affects several organs and can only be treated symptomatically. What is Lowe syndrome? The eyes, kidneys, muscles, and brain are particularly affected by Lowe’s system. … Lowe Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Defibrillating: Treatment, Effect & Risks

In medicine, a body temperature above 38 degrees is called a fever. If the curve rises to over 39.5 degrees, then we are talking about high fever. The Entfiebern is a measure, which serves to counteract this symptom. What is defibrillation? A person’s body temperature fluctuates during the course of a day. It is regulated … Defibrillating: Treatment, Effect & Risks

The development of the child

Synonyms in a broader sense Milestones in development Somatic, motor, sensory, mental and spiritual development The development of the child includes on the one hand the maturation of body and mind of the child in a certain period of time and on the other hand the expansion of abilities which are already present through genetic … The development of the child

Symptoms | Febrile convulsion

Symptoms A sick child with a fever has a febrile spasm when he or she suddenly becomes dizzy or unconscious and twitches or stiffens all over the body. This can be caused by the child’s eyes being rolled (deviation of gaze), turning blue (cyanosis) or emptying the bladder or intestinal contents. In some children, febrile … Symptoms | Febrile convulsion

Therapy | Febrile convulsion

Therapy If a child develops a febrile spasm, it is important that the parents remain calm despite the often frightening situation, call a doctor and try to lower the fever. If the parents observe closely how the seizure manifests itself, i.e. if all limbs twitch or perhaps only one arm, if the child is unconscious, … Therapy | Febrile convulsion

Prognosis | Febrile convulsion

Prognosis Febrile convulsions are common in small children. They stop after a few minutes and do not leave any permanent damage to the child. The prognosis is therefore very good, because even if the child turns blue for a short time, the brain is supplied with sufficient oxygen and is not damaged. The child’s mental … Prognosis | Febrile convulsion

Febrile convulsion

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: occasional cramp, occasional seizure Definition The febrile seizure is an occasional seizure (cerebral seizure) that lasts only a few minutes and originates in the brain (cerebral seizure). It usually occurs in small children and is triggered by the elevated temperature of the fever. It occurs in connection with febrile … Febrile convulsion

Epidemiology | Febrile convulsion

Epidemiology A febrile spasm usually occurs in 2-5% of children between 6 months and 5 years of age, but mainly in the 2nd year of life. However, older children can also be affected: 15% of febrile convulsions occur between the ages of 4 and 8 years. In up to 40% of the affected children, a … Epidemiology | Febrile convulsion