Dr. Lily C. Wong-Kisiel, a pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic, explains febrile seizures of pediatric epilepsy that can affect children. Visit [ Ссылка ] for more information on care at Mayo Clinic or to request an appointment.

Febrile seizures are a relatively common type of seizure that occurs in 3-5% of children. They are a triggered seizure, which means that they only occur in association with elevated body temperature. The two types of febrile seizures (simple febrile seizures and complex febrile seizures) are discussed along with the causes and evaluation considerations.

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