Febrile seizures are caused by a fever or high temperature. 1. The baby or child having a febrile seizure may be less responsive or unresponsive, arch their back, clench their fists, stiffen their ...

“In some children between the ages of six months and 6 years, especially with a family history of febrile convulsions, the fever may precipitate seizures called febrile convulsions,” he said.

According to the health website, convulsions are common in epileptic seizures but can also result from infections, fever, and brain trauma. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the child ...