Febrile convulsion
A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever (at least 38 degrees Celsius) but in the absence of central nervous system infection, severe metabolic disturbance or other alternative precipitant in children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years.
Also called: Febrile convulsion, Febrile seizures, Fever induced seizures, Seizures, febrile, in early childhood, Seizures, generalized, associated with fever.
Conditions associated with febrile convulsion
The following conditions have been associated with febrile convulsion in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Childhood absence epilepsy
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DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome
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DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion
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Dravet syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Early infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
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Early-onset progressive diffuse brain atrophy-microcephaly-muscle weakness-optic atrophy syndrome
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Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia
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Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus
Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
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Hyper-Igd syndrome
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Hyperprolinemia type 2
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Intellectual disability-seizures-abnormal gait-facial dysmorphism syndrome
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Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome
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Juvenile absence epilepsy
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Karayol-Borroto-Haghshenas neurodevelopmental syndrome
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Kleefstra syndrome 1
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Late-infantile/juvenile Krabbe disease
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Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
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Mitochondrial DNA-related cardiomyopathy and hearing loss
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PCDH19 clustering epilepsy
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Popov-Chang syndrome
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RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
A neurodevelopmental disorder in which the cause of the disease is a variation in RNU5B-1 gene and is characte...
Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes
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Shigellosis
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Stolerman neurodevelopmental syndrome
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WAC-related facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome
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White-Sutton syndrome
White-Sutton syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
White-Sutton syndrome
White-Sutton syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
X-linked intellectual disability-cerebellar hypoplasia-spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia syndrome
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congenital disorder of glycosylation, type IIcc
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developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 100
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 100 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 118
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 118 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119
A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 94
An idiopathic generalized epilepsy characterized by onset of multiple seizure types in the first few years of ...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 13
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developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 19
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the GABRA1 gen...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 24
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the HCN1 gene....
developmental delay with or without epilepsy
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developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities
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epilepsy, early-onset, 3, with or without developmental delay
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Tests providers may use to investigate febrile convulsion
When investigating febrile convulsion, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside febrile convulsion
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if febrile convulsion is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom febrile convulsion mean?
Febrile convulsion is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever (at least 38 degrees Celsius) but in the absence of central nervous system infection, severe metabolic disturbance or other alternative precipitant in children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years.
Which conditions are associated with febrile convulsion?
Febrile convulsion has been reported in association with 56 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Childhood absence epilepsy, DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome, DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion, Dravet syndrome, Early infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about febrile convulsion?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.