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FEBRILE CONVULSION (also known as febrile seizure) is caused by a short burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. ✨This is when the nerve cells send “mixed up” signals to each other. These mixed-up signals may lead to a change in the child’s awareness or body movement. The febrile convulsion happens when the normal brain activity is disturbed by a fever. ✨Symptoms usually include body stiffness, jerky movements, altered breathing, blue around the lips, loss of consciousness or become unaware of their surroundings ✨The signs and symptoms can be very frightening to witness and which is why it is important to remember that a child suffers no pain or discomfort during a fit. A febrile convulsion is not epilepsy and will not cause brain damage. ✨WHAT TO DO!! - STAY CALM and remove any harmful objects so your child does not injure themselves - DO NOT shake, restrain force anything into your child’s mouth - WATCH EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS so you can describe it later. If you have a smartphone or camera. Take a video of the seizure - TIME THE FEBRILE SEIZURE and once the seizure has stopped, place your child on a soft surface, lying in the recovery position on their side to keep their airway open. Stay with your child and comfort them until they recover - Seek medical attention as soon as possible after the fit stops