Why Does a Fever Cause Seizures?
Febrile Seizures Seizures that are caused by fever belong to a category called febrile seizures. These seizures are characterized by shaking and convulsions and usually come on without any warning signs other than the high fever itself. In most cases, these seizures come and go on their own and last a few minutes at most. Why a Fever Causes a Seizure Febrile seizures are most common in small children. This is because a child’s brain is still in the developmental stages and is much more susceptible to the effects of a high fever than the brain of an adult. When the body’s temperature rises beyond a certain point in a short period of time, it can cause a seizure to occur. The pathophysiology that causes these seizures to occur are unknown to the medical community. However, there is some measure of consensus that the condition may be genetically related. Therefore, parents who experienced the condition as children may be more likely to have children who also experience a febrile seizure.
