Children may have fits because of two reasons: epilepsy
or high temperature.
Epilepsy is the condition where fits (convulsions or
seizures) occur due to bursts of abnormal electrical
activity in the brain.
It is quite common for children (especially under 3
years of age) to have fits when suffering from high
temperature. This fits are called febrile convulsions or
fever fits. These fits almost disappear after 5 years of
age.
If your child has an attack of convulsions, try and
carry out the following:
- Try to place your child on the floor on his side
- Stay with him but don't try to restrain him
- Remove any objects lying around that could injure
your child
- Most fits stop after 3 minutes - you can then call
the doctor
- If the fit doesn't stop, dial emergency
help