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A febrile seizure is typically triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature, often due to an infection. The precursor signs leading up to a febrile seizure may include:

Early Warning Signs (Minutes to Hours Before)

• Fever (≥100.4°F / 38°C) – Often the first noticeable symptom

• Irritability or fussiness – More common in children

• Fatigue or unusual drowsiness

• Loss of appetite

• Shivering or chills – May indicate a rapidly rising fever

• Glassy eyes or staring spells

• Mild twitching or muscle stiffness

Signs Right Before a Febrile Seizure (Seconds to Minutes Before)

• Sudden loss of consciousness

• Stiffening of the body (tonic phase)

• Jerking or convulsions (clonic phase)

• Rolling back of the eyes

• Foaming at the mouth or drooling

• Brief period of not breathing (apnea)

Febrile seizures often occur early in the fever's course, sometimes before a parent even realizes their child is sick. If you suspect a febrile seizure is imminent, ensure a safe environment and monitor for worsening symptoms.