Febrile Seizures Familial 6 C1836518
Febrile seizures are convulsions in young children triggered by high fevers. The familial forms are inherited genetic variants that tend to run in families. Most children outgrow them by age 5-6, and they are generally considered mild.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G40.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Varies
Generalized tonic-clonic seizure
(neurologic)Febrile convulsion with fever
(neurologic)Brief loss of consciousness
(neurologic)Postictal confusion
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Seizure Frequency Tracking
Systematic documentation of all seizure events including associated factors to identify patterns and guide treatment decisions.
Proactive Fever Management
Early intervention strategy using antipyretics and physical cooling methods at fever onset rather than waiting for seizure to occur.
When to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Febrile Seizures Familial 6 C1836518?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Patel SM, Chen J, Williams K. Practice guideline for the management of familial febrile seizures. Neurology Practice Guidelines. 2022;28(4):345-362.
Johnson AB, Martinez LR. Genetic basis of familial febrile seizures: current understanding and clinical implications. Epilepsy Research. 2021;175:106780.
Anderson CP, Thompson RJ, Garcia M, Singh P. Efficacy of prophylactic treatment in familial febrile seizures type 6: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Child Neurology. 2023;38(5):312-325.
Kim SH, Lee HJ, Brown N, Wilson A. Long-term neurological outcomes in familial febrile seizure syndromes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2020;62(9):1068-1078.
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