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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken For Febrile Seizures?

Hi,My son is 2 years and 5 months now. he had 3 episodes of febrile seizures. First time he had fit when he was 1 year old. Since he is 2 and half now, we are planning to put him in to school. Will that be a problem? and what kind of food i can feed him?
Thu, 7 Apr 2016
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Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I can help you.
Febrile seizures typically alwys come during fever.
Mostly they last till 5 years of age and in 90%cases they subside thereafter.
You need to let the teachers at the school know.
Keep a sos medicine in his bag so that the school teacher/doctor/nurse can give the medicine immediately.
Make sure there is no fever, and get to a pediatrician as and when he develops seizures.
(I am assuming you have already met a neurologist).
No special diet is needed.
avoid blinking lights, too much cartoons, and maintain a strict sleep wake cycle.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Please feel free to ask a further clarification.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken For Febrile Seizures?

Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I can help you. Febrile seizures typically alwys come during fever. Mostly they last till 5 years of age and in 90%cases they subside thereafter. You need to let the teachers at the school know. Keep a sos medicine in his bag so that the school teacher/doctor/nurse can give the medicine immediately. Make sure there is no fever, and get to a pediatrician as and when he develops seizures. (I am assuming you have already met a neurologist). No special diet is needed. avoid blinking lights, too much cartoons, and maintain a strict sleep wake cycle. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. Please feel free to ask a further clarification. Best of luck Dr Mittal