10 Febrile Seizure Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Febrile Seizures: What Are They, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention.' Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7001-febrile-seizures
- 2. 'Febrile Seizure - Symptoms and Causes.' Mayo Clinic, 24 Feb. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/febrile-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20372522
- 3. 'Febrile Seizures.' Nemours KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site About Children's Health, kidshealth.org/en/parents/febrile.html
Vomiting
There could be vomit or foam coming from a child's mouth during a febrile seizure. If the child is not already on their side, they should be turned to their side while vomiting to prevent choking. Nearby adults should not attempt to pick them up or place anything in their mouth during the seizure.1‘Febrile Seizures: What Are They, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7001-febrile-seizures
Vomiting during a febrile seizure is a symptom that merits concern. It could be a sign of meningitis, especially if the child also complains of a stiff neck.2‘Febrile Seizure - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 24 Feb. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/febrile-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20372522
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