Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
He had a seizure. What could be the reas
My 13-month-old baby fell off the bed at 5 PM. He cried for a while, then calmed down and started doing normal activities. At 8 PM, he developed a fever of 100°F, and at 3 AM, he had a seizure. What could be the reason for the seizure?"
Answers (9)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
You should visit a paediatrician at the earliest - dont delay please
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+148
U can't be sure whether it is due to head injury or due to fever causing febrile seizure .But most probably seizure may be due to fever since it was trivial fall. Immediate pediatric consultation adviced
Next Steps
consult pediatrican
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
The seizure is most likely a febrile seizure, which can occur in children between 6 months and 5 years of age in response to a rapid rise in body temperature. In this case, the child developed a fever (100°F) a few hours after a fall and then had a seizure several hours later. Since the child was behaving normally after the fall and the seizure occurred hours later with the onset of fever, febrile seizure is more likely than a seizure due to head injury.
However, it is important to rule out any intracranial injury, especially if the fall was significant (e.g., from height or onto a hard surface), if the child lost consciousness, vomited, is unusually drowsy, or has persistent irritability.
Next Steps
Consult a pediatrician immediately for neurological evaluation.
• Consider a CT scan of the head if there are any red flags (loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, persistent drowsiness, abnormal movements, bulging fontanel, etc.).
• Monitor fever and treat with antipyretics like paracetamol.
• If another seizure occurs, or if seizure duration was >5 minutes, seek emergency care.
Health Tips
Ensure child safety to prevent further falls.
• Keep a record of seizure duration and symptoms for further pediatric review.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Kindly mention if the baby had vomiting episodes, any change in behaviour like excessive cry or irritability.
Also mention if your baby is accepting feeds and his activity level post the episode.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It may be the fever or it may be the fall. Further tests are needed to find the reason. Visit a pediatric hospital
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult pediatrician nearby immediately
The seizure can be either due to the fall or the fever, so evaluation is needed
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. K Srinivas
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
Urgent evaluation is needed. Please consult a pediatrician physically
Need to do a neurological exam
Possibly get a CT scan if there's concern for head injury
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
May be due to fall .
Head injury
Next Steps
Kindly consult once for discussion
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May b due to fever or due to fall . Consult emergency immediately
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.