is anyone facing issue of fabriel seizure in baby.whatif it comes when we are not around baby.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. Febrile seizures can be scary, but they are relatively common and usually not harmful. To reduce the risk of febrile seizures in babies, you can: 1. **Fever Management**: Keep your baby's fever under control with appropriate fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen as advised by your pediatrician. 2. **Monitor Temperature**: Regularly check your baby's temperature, especially during illness, and take steps to bring down fever if it rises. 3. **Hydration**: Ensure your baby stays well-hydrated during illness by offering frequent breastfeeds or formula feeds for infants, or water for older babies. 4. **Comfortable Clothing**: Dress your baby in light, comfortable clothing to prevent overheating. 5. **Cool Environment**: Keep the room temperature comfortable and avoid bundling your baby in blankets or excessive layers. 6. **Identify Triggers**: If your baby has had febrile seizures before, try to identify triggers such as specific illnesses, and take proactive measures to manage fever when those triggers are present. 7. **Regular Check-ups**: Stay in touch with your pediatrician for routine check-ups and advice on managing fevers and illnesses in your baby. Remember, while febrile seizures can be frightening, they are usually brief and don't cause long-term harm. However, always seek medical attention if your baby experiences a febrile seizure or if you have concerns about their health.

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Q. #asktheexpert my child is facing febrile seizure since 1.4 year but last Feb 2023 we not seen any febrile seizure symptoms. now what we do he is having febrile seizure of 5 time only. only in feber